TOKYO, Oct 15 (NHK) - Japan's government has adopted a new set of suicide prevention guidelines that include more support for women.
The new guidelines approved by the Cabinet on Friday say the overall number of suicides has been declining. But they also say the issue remains urgent, as more than 20,000 people in Japan take their own lives each year.
The guidelines note that the number of women who kill themselves has been on the rise since 2020. The coronavirus pandemic is cited as a factor behind the trend. ...continue reading
Source: ANNnewsCH