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Starting next year, the national health check-up depression testing cycle will change from “once every 10 years” to “once every 10 years.” Advice line for suicide prevention operated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare 1393 Counseling personnel were hired for more than 100 people. There is also a theater selection prevention education program for entertainers only. As the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) has dragged on, concerns about extreme options have grown.
The phrase ‘I am a precious person’ is engraved on the sidewalk of Hangang Bridge in Seoul. Yunhap news
On the 30th, the government held the 3rd Suicide Prevention Policy Committee, chaired by Prime Minister Chung Sye-gyun, and designed related suicide prevention measures dividing ▶ all citizens ▶ vulnerable groups ▶ high risk groups from suicide.
Thirty-third debate of the Suicide Prevention Policy Committee
Dissemination of prevention programs to animators
Lee Gi-il, head of the health and medical policy department at the Ministry of Health and Welfare, said in a briefing that “recently, a clear red signal to the mental health of the public has been revealed due to the impact of Corona 19. We have counted the seriousness of the current situation and prepared new measures to prevent suicide. ”
According to the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the number of deaths by suicide (estimated) from January to September of this year was 9,755, a decrease of 518 (-5.0%) compared to the same period last year. However, the number of people who attempted suicide who visited the emergency room from January to July of this year increased by 0.2% from last year and by 4.5% (estimated) from 2018. The number Advice calls to 1,393 also increased to 17,012 in August this year, more than 2.5 times more than last August (6,468).
Consequently, starting next year, the national depression test, which was only available to all citizens at the age of 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, can be received every 10 years when needed. In the past, for example, if you did not test for depression at age 20, you could not test for depression for 10 years until age 30. However, in the future, testing will be possible at 22, 24, 26 and 28 years, which is a control cycle that takes place every two years.
1393 Suicide prevention telephone announcement. Central photo
Expanded to 88 emergency rooms for the follow-up management of those who attempt suicide
A pilot project will also be promoted starting next year in which a doctor tests for depression at a primary medical institution, such as a local clinic, and then pays a fee when a doctor links a high-risk group to a mental health wellness center or psychiatric department. The purpose is to activate the depression test. The government plans to review whether medical insurance will apply in the future after evaluating the pilot project. In addition, it plans to allow mental health self-diagnosis on a regular basis using a smartphone app.
The 1,393 workforce will also grow to more than 100 next year. Currently, 32 counselors in 1393 return 24 hours in 4 groups and 3 shifts. The general policy advice line was also received and it was noted that two out of three suicide-related advice could not be connected.
Psychological counseling is also provided to the unemployed, the vulnerable class. It was decided to provide counseling at 57 employment centers across the country and actively link high-risk groups with mental health wellness centers.
In recent years, regarding the succession of the selection of theater companies of new celebrities, it has been decided to broadcast an educational program to prevent celebrities and managers from choosing a theater.
Seo Il-hwan, head of the Suicide Prevention Policy Division, Ministry of Welfare and Social Welfare, said: “We made a video presenting depressing situations and telling how to handle them as specialized educational material for celebrities.” said. The number of private counseling, which was initially conducted primarily by junior apprentices, will be increased from 3 to 10, and the target age will also be expanded.
For high-risk groups that are at high risk for suicide attempts, such as those who have experienced extreme choices in the past, they are included in the case management topic even without the consent of the parties and reinforced follow-up follow-up . The number of medical institutions for the follow-up service for suicide attempts in the emergency room will increase from 67 to 88 next year.
In addition, as students and women in their 20s and 30s have recently increased their options for extremes, ▶ Expand student suicide prevention education (4 hours → 6 hours per year) ▶ Make student education mandatory teachers in charge of sustaining life ▶ Strengthen counseling for women in the Support Center for Healthy Families Announced that it will promote measures such as support for community activities.
He also ordered follow-up measures to “continue the expansion of the workforce to enforce the policy.”
However, it is noted that measures that improve existing policies are listed in a department store style.
The government held the 3rd Suicide Prevention Policy Committee chaired by Prime Minister Jeong Sye-gyun on the 30th, and starting next year, the depression testing cycle of the national health check will be changed from ‘once every 10 years ‘to’ once every 10 years’ to strengthen suicide prevention. I came up with a countermeasure. Central photo
Lee Dong-woo, professor of mental health medicine at Sanggye Paik Hospital, said, “It appears to be a comprehensive measure of the available policy measures” and said, “There is no link between the measures listed.”
Professor Lee continued: “After the first contact, such as counseling, it is necessary to link wellness and medical services according to severity or risk factors, but there is no design for such a referral system.”
There were also voices calling for complementary measures.
Lee Yun-ho, head of the Security Policy Division of the Citizen Alliance for Safe Practices, said: “The national examination for depression should be stipulated every two to three years. of the three years from next year to prevent blue crown. ” said. Director Lee emphasized, “In 1393, it is important to expand the workforce, but we must also consider the quality of the consultation, such as experience.
Lee Hwa-young, Secretary General of the Korea Suicide Prevention Association (Professor of Mental Health Medicine, Soonchunhyang University) said: “As treatment for depression is directly related to a decrease in the suicide rate, the treatment for psychiatric disorders must be included in the ineligible health insurance coverage. ” Even if it is linked to, it will not help much to improve the rate of treatment. ”
Experts also emphasize that manpower and budget must be secured to properly implement the various policies. Professor Dong-Woo Lee emphasized that “the workforce that will be in charge of primary counseling, such as the Mental Health Wellness Center, is carrying out a variety of other tasks,” and stressed that “training is necessary for strengthen the effectiveness and expertise of workforce counseling and support measures. ”
Professor Hwa-young Lee said: “We need to prepare a plan on how to secure the budget in detail and where to prioritize it.”
Reporter Hwang Soo-yeon [email protected]
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