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KMID : 0368820170560020055
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Journal of the Korean Neuropsychiatr Association
2017 Volume.56 No. 2 p.55 ~ p.60
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Overview of the Unites States Air Force Suicide Prevention Program and Implications for Korean Armed Forces
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Oh Dae-Jong
Baik Myung-Jae
Cho Soo-Churl
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Suicide, Suicide prevention, Military psychiatry
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