Standardized Suicide Prevention Program for Gatekeeper Intervention of North Korean Defectors in South Korea
Psychiatry Investigation
; : 452-460, 2023.
Artículo
en Inglés
| WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental)
| ID: wpr-977347
Biblioteca responsable:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
Objective@#North Korean defectors (NKDs) have experienced substantial difficulties during the migration and settlement in South Korea. They have a high prevalence of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and suicidal behaviors. The high prevalence of mental disorders among NKDs can lead to a high suicide rate. However, there are no suicide prevention programs for NKDs. This study aims to customize a suicide prevention program with content suitable for NKDs’ particular circumstances. @*Methods@#A multidisciplinary research team developed this program based on domestic and international gatekeeper training programs for suicide prevention and articles related to suicide prevention. @*Results@#We developed a multi-part gatekeeper training program, “Suicide CARE for NKDs.” In the “Introduction,” trainees learn about the need for the program and its importance. In “Careful observation,” trainees learn to recognize linguistic, behavioral, and situational signals of suicide risk. In “Active listening,” trainees learn how to ask about suicidal thoughts and to listen empathetically. In “Risk evaluation and expert referral,” trainees learn to evaluate suicide risk and to connect NKDs with institutes or services. @*Conclusion@#We expect this program to become useful for training gatekeepers to prevent suicide among NKD. A future follow-up study is needed to confirm the efficacy of the program.
Texto completo:
Disponible
Contexto en salud:
Agenda de Salud Sostenible para las Américas
Problema de salud:
Objetivo 9: Enfermedades no transmisibles y salud mental
Base de datos:
WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental)
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Psychiatry Investigation
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Artículo