Haman Public Health Center Launches Suicide Prevention Program Targeting Lodging Businesses

20 Businesses Designated as 'Life Love Practice Stores', Encouraging Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Haman County Public Health Center is conducting a suicide prevention environment creation project targeting 20 lodging facilities in the area.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] Ham-an County Public Health Center announced on the 25th that since the 17th, it has been conducting a suicide prevention environment creation project by encouraging the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in 20 lodging facilities within the jurisdiction.

Inhaling carbon monoxide blocks oxygen supply, causing severe aftereffects to the brain, heart, and major organs, and in severe cases, can lead to death.

Looking at the number of suicide deaths by method in Ham-an County over the past five years, gas poisoning suicide deaths rank third in proportion.

Accordingly, the health center designated 20 lodging facilities in the area as "Life Love Practice Stores," encouraging the installation of carbon monoxide detectors and providing education on the eight signs of suicide.

Additionally, by placing mental health crisis counseling phone information and promotional materials in the rooms, they ensured that counseling can be accessed anytime when needed.

For counseling and inquiries, contact the Ham-an County Public Health Center Mental Health Welfare Center.

Seo Yejeong, the health management officer, said, "We will continue to carry out various suicide prevention projects to increase the happiness index of residents and protect precious lives. When feeling depressed or mentally distressed, please do not hesitate to contact the Ham-an County Public Health Center Mental Health Welfare Center, and we will actively provide assistance."

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