How can we reduce the suicide rates in Korea?

How can we reduce the suicide rates in Korea?

-      Since Korea is the number one suicide rate among OECD countries, many efforts have been made to lower it. Currently, the government is establishing a public-private cooperation system to prevent suicide based on the community. In addition, emergency medical institutions are working together to prevent suicide attempters from leading to secondary suicide, thereby strengthening the response to suicide attempts and preventing secondary spread. In addition to this, the government has made numerous efforts, including specialized suicide prevention projects for each life cycle and creating a culture of respect for suicide prevention life. But the first thing to change is people's perception of psychiatry. Depression, a major cause of suicide, is a disease, so it is natural to go to the hospital for treatment. However, many people in Korea think that going to a psychiatrist is strange. It is thought that it is difficult to reduce the suicide rate due to depression unless this perception is changed. Korea has too many tools to commit suicide in everyday life. To lower the suicide rate, raising awareness of the right to life is the first priority. In the United States, there is a system of forced admission to emergency psychiatric hospitals. It is also called ‘72 Hour ’because it is possible to be hospitalized for up to 3 days. If you keep it safe even for a few days, you will be able to significantly reduce your tendency to commit suicide, such as repeatability, imitation, and improvisation.