Gunsan City Public Health Center's 'Life Keeper Training' Gains Popularity

Training Over 2,500 Individuals Annually

The Life Keeper training program, conducted by the Gunsan City Public Health Center in Jeonbuk (Director Seong Nak-yeong), aimed at protecting precious lives, is gaining popularity.

On the 15th, the Gunsan Public Health Center announced that the Gunsan City Mental Health Welfare Center is promoting Life Keeper training throughout the year to foster a culture of respect for life and to support the mental health of Gunsan citizens.

The Life Keeper training program has produced about 2,500 Life Keepers annually, with 781 trained as of the end of last month.

Life Keeper training session at Gunsan City Public Health Center.
Photo by Gunsan City

Life Keepers recognize the suicide risk "signals" sent by those in danger of suicide, maintain continuous attention, and connect them to appropriate institutions to receive help.

The training is conducted in collaboration with local schools, social welfare centers, and public institutions, using Ministry of Health and Welfare-certified suicide prevention programs such as "Between Friends," "See, Hear, Speak," and "Connecting."

It is expected to greatly help reduce suicide rates by early detection of students' depression and anxiety disorders to prevent youth suicide-related issues, establishing safety nets for high-risk elderly living alone, and early intervention in suicide crisis situations.

Meanwhile, those experiencing difficulties due to suicide issues, depression, or stress can receive counseling at the Gunsan City Mental Health Welfare Center.

A public health center official said, "We will train Life Keepers in various fields and support their activities to prevent suicide attempts around us in advance and help practice love for life."

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