Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Suicide: The $32 Billion Bill Japan Can't Afford - Wall Street Journal (blog)

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Suicide: The $32 Billion Bill Japan Can't Afford

Wall Street Journal (blog)


In a sobering reminder that World Suicide Prevention Day 2010 is this Friday, Japan's government Tuesday released statistics estimating ...



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  1. I would like to suggest that as many Japanese people have very high reading skills in English that any articles dealing with mental health issues in Japan could usefully provide contact details for hotlines and support services for people who are depressed and feeling suicidal.

    Inochi no Denwa (Lifeline Telephone Service):
    Japan: 0120-738-556
    Tokyo: 3264 4343

    AMDA International Medical Information Center:
    http://amda-imic.com/

    Tokyo Counseling Services:
    http://tokyocounseling.com/english/
    http://tokyocounseling.com/jp/

    http://www.counselingjapan.com

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