A military suicide prevention program in the Israeli Defense Force: a review of an important military medical procedure

Abstract

The main justification for the development of a suicide prevention program relates to the fact that, since IDF service is compulsory, with eligible soldiers being obligated to serve by law, therefore, the army assumes legal and moral responsibility for the soldiers' physical and mental health. Key components in the evolution of the IDFs SPP Weapon availability reduction policy In 2006, following the IDF's Commander-in-Chief's new directive, the policy was changed, and soldiers were ordered to keep their personal weapons locked in storage when on leave [8].