People are not as good as you think. Fortunately, that includes you When your mind is overwhelmed, the last thing you need is another complicated answer.
Psychiatrist Jung Woo-yeol, bestselling psychology author and creator of the YouTube channel Psychiatrist Jung Woo-yeol, brings together the short, sharp insights that have resonated with hundreds of thousands of readers and viewers online.
Drawing on eighteen years of clinical experience, Jung offers memorable lines such as “People are not as good as you think,” “Mental health starts with the body,” and “Be your own defense attorney,” then unpacks each one with clear, accessible guidance. The result is psychology you can actually use, whether you are struggling with relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, or the exhausting pressure to keep everything under control.
Designed to be picked up whenever life feels heavy, this compact guide trades dense theory for practical perspective. Each entry is brief enough to read in a moment, but grounded in psychiatric expertise and years of listening to people wrestle with the same worries, doubts, and emotional knots.
PEOPLE ARE NOT AS GOOD AS YOU THINK is an approachable mental health companion for anyone who wants less overthinking and more clarity. Reassuring without being sentimental and direct without being harsh, it offers small shifts in perspective that can make everyday life feel a little easier.

Jung Woo-yeol
Jung Woo-yeol is a board-certified psychiatrist and director of Saenggak & Neukkim Mind-Body Clinic, with eighteen years of clinical experience. Since 2018, he has also built a following of over 230,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel, Psychiatrist Jung Woo-yeol, where he offers clear, practical guidance on self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationships, and everyday emotional struggles.
Known for his warm yet refreshingly direct approach, Jung has appeared on major Korean television programs including KBS’s The Return of Superman, MBC’s My Little Television, and EBS’s Giant Peng TV, and is a frequent speaker for companies and local organizations.
His books include CHILDREN WHO HAVE SOMEONE TO LEAN ON DO NOT WAVER, PSYCHIATRIST JUNG WOOYEOL’S LESSONS ON EMOTIONS, EVEN WHEN LIFE IS HARD, DON’T RELY TOO MUCH ON OTHER PEOPLE, and WHY CAN’T I BE ON MY OWN SIDE?