Suicide prevention and management in the SA National Defence Force : a psychological discussion
Date
2012
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Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Military Science
Abstract
Suicidal behaviour is a challenge for military forces around the world. Suicide can be a reaction in peacekeeping operations or conventional warfare, because the stressful nature of both types of operations can force military members to such a catastrophic end. This article focuses on the necessary knowledge and skills for a better understanding of suicidal behaviour in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) for members on different levels. It discusses the operational environment, with specific reference to peacekeeping operations or conventional warfare as contributing factors, risk factors, and the prevention and proper management of suicide by means of educating commanders and members of the multi-professional team (MPT).
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CITATION: Koopman, R. & Van Dyk, G. 2012. Suicide prevention and management in the SA National Defence Force : a psychological discussion. Scientia Militaria, 40(1):117-138, doi:10.5787/40-1-987.
The original publication is available at http://scientiamilitaria.journals.ac.za
The original publication is available at http://scientiamilitaria.journals.ac.za
Keywords
suicide, Operational psychology, Suicide -- Prevention, Soldiers -- Psychological aspects
Citation
Koopman, R. & Van Dyk, G. 2012. Suicide prevention and management in the SA National Defence Force : a psychological discussion. Scientia Militaria, 40(1):117-138, doi:10.5787/40-1-987.