National Trends and Directions for Suicide Prevention Research in South Korea: A Narrative Review

• 발행기관: 대한신경정신의학회
• 저자명: Ah Rah Lee Je Young Hannah Sun Myungjae Baik Peter Jongho Na Sang Min Lee Jong-Woo Paik
• 간행물 정보: 『Psychiatry Investigation』제22권 제6호, 603~611쪽, 전체 9쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 정신과학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2025.06.17

국문 초록

Objective This paper reviews the major trends in current suicide prevention research in Korea and explores future research directions to reduce suicide mortality. Methods A literature review was conducted using MEDLINE via PubMed and PsycINFO to identify relevant studies published until March 2024. A total of 1,981 English-language abstracts were reviewed, and studies relevant to suicide prevention were selected for the analysis. Results Successful suicide prevention efforts include restricting carbon monoxide exposure, limiting pesticide sales, and installing platform screen doors in subway stations. Gatekeeper training programs, such as “Suicide CARE,” have trained over 7 million people, showing promise in early suicide detection. Media reporting guidelines have also been associated with a reduction in suicide rates, particularly following celebrity suicides. Conclusion The findings suggest that comprehensive, multifaceted suicide prevention strategies, including environmental changes, training programs, and media control, can effectively reduce suicide rates in South Korea. Future efforts should enhance these strategies, evaluate their long-term impact, and address the new challenges posed by social media.

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Suicide prevention Suicide risk Mental health services Health policy