Japan suicides rise as economic impact of coronavirus hits home

Buntaro

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"TOKYO (Reuters) - The number of suicides in Japan rose in October for the fourth month in a row to the highest level in more than five years, data showed on Tuesday, a trend activists have blamed on the economic impact of the coronavirus, on women in particular."

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Japan suicides rise as economic impact of coronavirus hits home

The number of suicides in Japan rose in October for the fourth month in a row to the highest level in more than five years, data showed on Tuesday, a trend activists have blamed on the economic impac...

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thomas

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This is sad news indeed. Unless it's the case of a celebrity or another unusual occurrence, suicides or suicide attempts aren't reported by Japanese media.

Unusual as in this case in Gifu last week:

Gifu: Man drives into river with girlfriend in suicide bid; car stops on bank - TokyoReporter

Gifu: Man drives into river with girlfriend in suicide bid; car stops on bank

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Davey

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I think a lot of cases are infected by those celebrities as well. People look up to them and reading they did it might have made them feel they can as well, sadly

 

Petaris

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I think part of the issue, compared to some other countries, is how Japanese view suicide and how they view getting help for emotional/mental issues. Viewing suicide as acceptable, and even admirable in some circumstances and viewing getting help as shameful doesn't help the matter.