Citation

Oh DJ, Baik MJ, Cho SC. J. Korean Neuropsychiatr. Assoc. 2017; 55-60.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Korean Neuropsychiatric Association)

DOI

10.4306/jknpa.2017.56.2.55

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Suicide is a major public health problem among Korean military personnel. As multiple factors and their interactions are related to suicide, multicomponent intervention might be useful for reducing suicide and suicide-related outcomes. The United States Air Force Suicide Prevention Program (AFSPP) launched in 1996 is a good example of an evidence-based multifaceted program focusing on leadership involvement and whole community-level efforts. For early identification and management of an at-risk population, AFSPP aims to encourage help-seeking and reduce stigma by changing the community's social norms regarding mental health and suicide. The present study reviewed the key elements of this successful intervention and made a proposal for improving the suicide prevention strategy in the Korean armed forces. This review might be useful for establishing a comprehensive intervention in local communities and organizations outside of the military.

Language: ko

Keywords

Suicide; Suicide prevention; Military psychiatry