• 한국학교보건학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.117-126
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• 2018

Purpose: The leading cause of death among teenagers in Korea is suicide. Also, it is known that mental health of Korean adolescents identified based on the levels of perceived stress or depression is very poor. The purpose of this study was to examine the current status of student mental health programs in Korea and the associated problems and to explore ways to make the programs more effective. Methods: The subjects of the study were a total of 115 school nurses and school counselors in elementary, middle and high schools. The study examined the current status and the associated problems of school mental health programs as well as the needs for teacher training programs related to student mental health. Results: Few mental health programs other than counseling for at-risk students were being carried out. The problems associated with student mental health management were, in terms of management, 'accountability in case of incidents such as student suicide' and 'parents uncooperative in their kid's mental health management (visit to hospital, etc.)' and, in terms of manpower, 'unclear R&R between school nurses and school counselors' and, more fundamentally, 'the lack of human resources.' The needs for teacher training programs related to student mental health were very high and the content required most was 'ways to manage stress of students and teachers themselves,' followed by 'interpersonal conflicts management & conservational skills,' and 'ways to manage student mental illness.' Conclusion: In conclusion, to increase the effectiveness of student mental health programs, we should move on from the current system which focuses only on early discovery and intervention to a more comprehensive system that includes preventive approaches, while having clearer R&R and more workforce dedicated to student mental health programs and attracting more parental cooperation and support.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.100-108
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• 2019

Objectives: Adolescence involves a number of developmental processes, as well as unique psychological characteristics and behaviors. An increased rate of internet and game addictions, school violence, and suicide may either represent aspects of adolescence or a psychopathological phenomenon. There is an urgent need to develop software programs that can prevent and resolve adolescent behavioral problems. We applied the mentalization theory to interpret and find solutions for problems faced by adolescent characters in literature. Methods: In Joan Rowling's novel "Casual Vacancy," Sukhvinder is a girl with problems representative of those encountered by modern adolescents; she is a victim of bullying and engages in self-mutilation. We targeted her problematic behaviors as representative of a prementalized state. Results: Born into an upper-class English family with Pakistani origins, Sukhvinder, unlike her siblings, fails her parents' expectations. Whenever she faces a psychological crisis, she regresses into the teleological mode (the most primitive pre-mentalization stage) and regains her sense of self by cutting herself. After her friend's suicide, however, she begins to communicate with her parents and moves toward mentalization. Conclusion: By analyzing Sukhvinder's behavior, we assessed patterns of attachment, empathy, and mentalization, and identified corrective approaches for problematic behaviors. We believe that the presented interpretation may serve as a foundation for the development of models for understanding adolescent deviant behaviors.

• 대한불안의학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.88-98
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• 2018

Objective : The purpose of this study was to establish a school-based mental health intervention. The success of which was indexed by its effects on the social anxiety symptoms of the enrolled adolescents. Methods : This program for promoting mental health among adolescents in the community was adopted by three middle schools that volunteered to participate in the project. The program included screening for emotional problems related to social anxiety, depression, suicide, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Case management was provided for groups considered high-risk for depression, suicide, or post-traumatic stress disorder; cognitive-behavior therapy was provided for those at high-risk of developing social anxiety. Additionally, educational programs for the prevention of suicide, a "loving life" module, and mental health promotional campaigns were also included. In total, 1,100 middle school students completed self-report questionnaires. Twenty-five students in the high-risk group for social anxiety participated in a cognitive-behavior therapy program, comprising eight sessions, and conducted by two clinical psychologists. Results : Following the suicide prevention education program, suicide awareness among students increased and coping strategies were improved. In addition, the loving life program was associated with positive self-perceptions by many students. Furthermore, social anxiety symptoms showed a statistically significant difference after the cognitive-behavior therapy program. After the therapy, not only did social anxiety symptoms improve, depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation decreased significantly, while self-esteem and psychological resilience significantly increased. Conclusion : A school-based mental health intervention was successfully implemented in three middle schools and improved the mental health of the participating students. Therefore, this intervention could be widely implemented to promote positive mental health among middle school students.

• 보건의료산업학회지
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.1-13
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• 2013

This study is proposed to suggest the preventing methods for correctional officer's mental health problems. For this purpose, Delphi method was used and the study panel was composed of finally 10 people. Total Delphi process was performed for 4 times and six qualified researchers & skilled correctional officers participated in developing Delphi questionnaires. As the main results, major correctional officer's mental health problems are PTSD(post traumatic stress disorder), job stress, suicide witnessing, stress from violent accidents, and anger by related with their own work. All of these problems must need to be managed. Besides, the most effective preventing method for correctional officer's mental health problem is providing regular counsels & treatments with a psychiatrist or the fully qualified experts. The mental health promotion strategies for correctional officers must be settled for providing appropriate mental health services to them.

• 보건의료산업학회지
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.175-185
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• 2014

This study conducted a secondary analysis using original data of performed by Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs to determine factors affecting oral health-related quality of life and mental health in the elderly. The research subjects were 1,217 people who were over 65 years old and completed an oral examination and oral questionnaire survey. The results were as follows. First, mental health problems arise in people with an oral health status designated as 'bad' or when they feel 'very uncomfortable' chewing or speaking. Second, the quality of life decreases as problems with chewing and speaking increase. The results reveal that to reduce problems of mental health(stress, depression, suicide) and to enhance the quality of life, there is a need to develope diverse programs for preventive treatment and oral health education. What is the most important is consistent policy support.

• 한국산업정보학회논문지
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.186-195
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• 2008

매일 접하는 신문이나 TV보도 등에서는 비도덕적이고 반윤리적인 크고 작은 사건들이 자주 보도되고 있고, 집단따돌림 현상으로 인한 등교 거부, 심한 피해의식과 같은 정신 건강의 위협, 나아가 자살과 같은 극한 행동 등의 문제 양상은 심각성이 날로 커져서, 정신적 스트레스와 불안, 친구나 대인관계의 어려움까지 호소하고 있다. 이에 구축된 시스템을 통해 문제 발생의 가능성이 높은 학생들을 선별하여 문제가 발생하기 이전에 예방하고, 장기결석, 비행 등 학교 부적응 문제를 지속적인 상담을 통해 학교 적응력을 향상시키고자 한다.

• International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.19-25
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• 2017

The research is to identify social networks of problems that have an influence on the quality of ageing people's lives by using social network analysis, based on the premise that there are differences in networks of ageing problems in urban and rural areas. From analyzing network of ageing people's problems using NodeXL, vertices in the networks of both urban and rural areas are well-connected. For urban areas, financial poverty is the core problem related to the quality of life. It has direct connections with illness and health, family responsibility, housing, role loss in community, and employment, which have positive or negative interactions with the quality of older people's lives. For rural areas, on the other hand, role loss in community is the major problem. It has direct connections with the elderly abuse, financial poverty, leisure activity, divorce, isolation and loneliness from society, education, and suicide. As a result, the research shows that the problems of ageing people have strong linkages and interactive effects with a structure of network, and the networks are different depending on types of places for living.

• 한국심리학회지 : 문화 및 사회문제
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.75-99
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• 2023

본 연구는 심리부검을 통해 완결된 자살자의 자살행동과 자살위험요인을 탐색하고 이를 지표로 자살 유형을 살펴보는 데 목적이 있다. 또한 각 유형에 영향을 미치는 영향요인을 이차적으로 살펴보고자 하였다. 본 연구를 위해 128명의 완결된 자살자와 관련 유가족과 지인을 대상으로 심리부검 면담을 실시했고 유형 분석에 필요한 지표변수를 최종 선정하였다. 자살위험요인 지표변수로 정신장애, 자살/자해, 중대한 신체변화, 배우자간 갈등, 직장/학교 내 적응 및 관계문제, 실직/해고, 사업실패, 무직, 심각한 재정적 문제가 선정되었다. 자살행동 지표변수로 자살의지표현, 자살유서, 구조도움요청, 자살시간/장소/방법, 과거 자살/자해 시도, 자살자 최초발견이 선정되었다. 잠재계층분석(Latent Class Analysis)과 3단계 분석 방법(3-step method)을 이용하여 유형을 분석하였고 각 유형에 대한 차이를 규명하고자 외부변수(경제적 변화, 동거, 스트레스 존재/변화, 관계변화, 가족 중 정신장애/알코올문제/신체질병, 학교/직장 만족)를 활용하였다. 분석 결과 자살행동을 기반으로 한 유형 분석에는 5가지 계층(경제문제, 적응문제, 복합문제, 정신과문제, 사건반응), 자살위험요인을 기반으로 한 유형 분석에서는 3가지 계층(주거지-자살시도-가족발견형, 비주거지-비자살시도-지인발견형, 주거지-비자살시도-가족발견형)이 탐색되었다. 자살행동 기반 3가지 유형 간에는 성별, 결혼상태, 동거여부, 관계변화에서 유의미한 차이를 보였고 특히 유형 3(주거지-비자살시도-가족발견형)의 경우 다른 유형에 비해 동거중인 상태로, 기혼자일 가능성이 높고 대인관계 갈등이 두드러졌다. 자살위험요인 기반 5가지 유형 간에는 경제적 변화, 동거, 스트레스, 관계변화, 가족 관련 문제, 학교/직장 만족도에서 차이를 보였는데 특히 유형3(복합문제)은 상대적으로 가족 관련 문제는 없으나 개인적인 스트레스 발생과 악화가 두드러졌다. 향후 해당 유형과 유형별 영향요인에 맞는 자살예방과 위기개입 방안이 필요할 것으로 보인다.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.135-142
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• 2013

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore influencing factors which contribute to the suicidal ideation in community residents who have ever experienced suicidal attempts. Methods: The subjects of this study were a total of 165 local residents with some experiences of suicidal attempts in B City and K Province. The data were collected from May 1st to October 30th, 2012 and self-report questionnaires including Suicidal Ideation Inventory, Self-Esteem Inventory, Depression, Family and Social Support Inventory were used as a measurement tool. The data were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients, multiple regression with the SPSS/WIN 18.0 program. Results: The average score of suicidal ideation in the local residents with experiences of suicidal attempts was $12.7{\pm}6.25$. Predicted factors on suicidal ideation in the local residents with experiences of suicide attempts included self-esteem, depression and physical illness, and the suicidal ideation has a variance explanation power of 54%. Conclusion: The development and application of intervention programs, which can help to increase self-esteem levels and decrease depression levels among community residents with experiences of suicidal attempts, are first needed. Furthermore, nursing services of customized self-management for people with physical disabilities are needed on the basis of their own physical problems.

• 한국생활과학회지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.505-522
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• 2007

This study examined the effects of eco-system factors on adolescents' suicidal ideation and whether self-esteem and depression mediate in the process to provide theoretical basis for prevention and treatment for problems of adolescents who have suicidal ideation. 2,088 high school students were asked to complete self-administering questionnaires on eco-system factors and adolescents' suicidal ideation. Data were analyzed with frequencies, t-test, ANOVA with Scheffe ad-hoc test, correlation analysis using SPSS 12.0 program and AMOS 5.0 program. Study results were ; First, adolescents' suicidal ideation showed significant differences according to their gender, socio-economic financial status, family structure, and the type of school they attended. Second, self-esteem and depression were proved to have significant mediating effect. Child abuse victimization, subjective school achievement and influence of media coverage of celebrity suicide were most important variables which influenced adolescents' suicidal ideation. These results reinforce importance of understanding adolescents' suicidal ideation with eco-system perspective. Moreover, prevention programs for adolescents' suicide require differentiated strategies and tactics according to the target group characteristics.