‘Life Keeper’ Training to Identify Friends at Risk of Suicide

Busan Nambu Office of Education Promotes Visiting Suicide Prevention Education for Middle School Students

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] The Wee Center of the Busan Southern Office of Education will conduct a "Visiting Class Unit Life Keeper Education" from June to September for about 2,170 students in 73 middle school classes within the district to raise awareness of the preciousness of life.

This education is a 'Gatekeeper' program aimed at quickly recognizing signs of friends at risk of suicide and providing appropriate help, conducted in collaboration with the Mental Health Welfare Center.

A gatekeeper refers to a helper who promptly identifies individuals at high risk of suicide and connects them to professional counseling and treatment institutions.

This education method shows videos of common cases that may occur during adolescence and helps students learn to identify and respond to warning signs directly.

Kim Sook-jung, Superintendent of the Southern Office of Education, said, "This program was prepared to highlight the role and importance of life keepers and to enhance suicide prevention capabilities," adding, "We hope this will greatly help students lead healthy and happy school lives through mutual interest and care."

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