A special squad has been introduced by Seoul police with an aim of curbing mounting school bullying after two victims committed suicide last month in South Korea.
The move comes after President Lee Myung-Bak said in a New Year speech that his government would make utmost efforts to combat bullying and violence at schools, calling them an issue of "grave" concern.
Adolescent Depression
Adolescent depression is an ailment that occurs during the teenage characterized by persistent melancholy, disappointment and loss of self-esteem.
Advertisement
Each of the capital's 11 educational districts will be assigned one police officer trained in adolescent education and psychology, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said in a statement.
They will be tasked with collecting intelligence on gangs and bullies, protecting victims and disciplining and educating offenders in cooperation with education experts.
![Depression]( "Depression")
Depression is one of the most common mental disorders affecting approximately 340 million people in the world. No one is immune from depression - it occurs in people of all social classes, all countries and all cultural settings.
Laying out policies planned for 2012, Lee said government agencies and experts are coming up with measures aimed at ridding schools of bullies.
Two middle school students, one in the southeastern city of Daegu and the other in the southwestern city of Gwangju, took their own lives last month.
The student at Daegu left a suicide note saying that he had been brutally bullied by his classmates. Two alleged attackers were arrested on Saturday.
Police also said they would step up patrols in school zones and other vulnerable areas such as outdoor parks and Internet cafes.
Source: AFP
Depression
Depression is one of the most common mental disorders affecting approximately 340 million people in the world. No one is immune from depression - it occurs in people of all social classes, all countries and all cultural settings.
Advertisement
Laying out policies planned for 2012, Lee said government agencies and experts are coming up with measures aimed at ridding schools of bullies.
Two middle school students, one in the southeastern city of Daegu and the other in the southwestern city of Gwangju, took their own lives last month.
The student at Daegu left a suicide note saying that he had been brutally bullied by his classmates. Two alleged attackers were arrested on Saturday.
Police also said they would step up patrols in school zones and other vulnerable areas such as outdoor parks and Internet cafes.
Source: AFP
Holistic Management for Depression
Depression is a common disorder and many worldwide suffer from depression. Early recognition of symptoms and signs of depression can help in taking a holistic approach to the management of depression.
Advertisement
Advertisement
|
Advertisement
Recommended Reading
Latest Lifestyle News
Is losing weight good for your heart? Yes,following an intensive behavioral weight loss program and making healthy lifestyle changes can help you lose weight and boost heart health
Prejuvenation could be the new skincare trend for anti-aging. Let's stay prejuvenated to stay young forever.
Want to prevent blood clots? Then, start walking a mile for just 15 minutes every day to keep Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) at bay.
An expert emphasizes the importance of choosing the right footwear for a healthy life and shares insights on selecting the right shoes for optimal overall well-being.
Strong parental relationships improve long-term health outcomes in adolescents, according to a new study.