Suicide Prevention Manual
Medical manual targets Japan's suicide dilemma
"Suicide has long remained a serious problem in Japan and over the past five years over 30,000 people have taken their lives each year -- roughly triple the number of yearly road deaths.
Mental disorders -- depression in particular -- are largely to blame for this alarmingly high number of deaths. Realizing this, the Japan Medical Association has compiled a "Suicide Prevention Manual," which, with 10 warning signs of suicide (see list below), aims to help doctors and individuals detect dangerous cases and give the right treatment."
Mainichi Shimbun April 20, 2004
"Suicide has long remained a serious problem in Japan and over the past five years over 30,000 people have taken their lives each year -- roughly triple the number of yearly road deaths.
Mental disorders -- depression in particular -- are largely to blame for this alarmingly high number of deaths. Realizing this, the Japan Medical Association has compiled a "Suicide Prevention Manual," which, with 10 warning signs of suicide (see list below), aims to help doctors and individuals detect dangerous cases and give the right treatment."
Mainichi Shimbun April 20, 2004
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