SUICIDE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT IN THE SA NATIONAL DEFENCE FORCE: A PSYCHOLOGICAL DISCUSSION

dc.creator	Rene Koopman
dc.creator	Gielie Van Dyk
dc.date	2012-05-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-07-20T20:09:36Z
dc.date.available	2015-07-20T20:09:36Z
dc.identifier	10.5787/40-1-987
dc.identifier	2224-0020
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/2df06e16af3e461eb1f6245a3f776cb6
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/9128
dc.identifier.uri	https://doaj.org/article/2df06e16af3e461eb1f6245a3f776cb6
dc.description	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).
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	University of Stellenbosch. Faculty of Military Science (Military Academy)
dc.relation	http://scientiamilitaria.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/987
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/2224-0020
dc.source	Scientia Militaria : South African Journal of Military Studies, Vol 40, Iss 1 (2012)
dc.subject	Military Science
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dc.subject	DOAJ:Military Science
dc.subject	DOAJ:Technology and Engineering
dc.subject	Military Science
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dc.subject	DOAJ:Military Science
dc.subject	DOAJ:Technology and Engineering
dc.subject	Military Science
dc.subject	U
dc.subject	Military Science
dc.subject	U
dc.subject	Military Science
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dc.title	SUICIDE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT IN THE SA NATIONAL DEFENCE FORCE: A PSYCHOLOGICAL DISCUSSION
dc.type	Article