In Japan, more people have died of suicide in one month than from the Wuhan virus the entire year. Why are so many people taking their lives?

Gravitas: Japan's rising suicide rate

Japan is one of the very few countries, which releases timely data on suicide, aiding other nations to devise policies on mental health.

More people died of suicide in October than due to COVID-19 in 2020

Suicide has a long history in Japan as a way to avoid shame or dishonour, and getting psychological help was stigmatised. But when suicides hit a peak of 34,427 in 2003, it alarmed policymakers and drew foreign attention, often a catalyst for change in Japan.

Helping, listening, caring: Japanese prefecture records dramatic decrease in suicides

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Gravitas: Japan's rising suicide rate

More people died of suicide in October than due to COVID-19 in 2020

Helping, listening, caring: Japanese prefecture records dramatic decrease in suicides