TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Overview of the unites states air force suicide prevention program and implications for korean armed forces
JO  - Journal of Korean Neuropsychiatric Association
A1  - Cho, Soo-Churl
A1  - Baik, Myung-Jae
A1  - Oh, Dae-Jong
SP  - 55
EP  - 60
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N2  - 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.<p />  <p>Language: ko</p>
LA  - ko
SN  - 1015-4817
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.4306/jknpa.2017.56.2.55
ID  - ref1
ER  -