2020.09.28 12:25Nation

自殺防止、相談窓口活用を　加藤官房長官

　加藤勝信官房長官は２８日の記者会見で、芸能人の自殺が相次いでいることに関連し、７月以降の自殺者数が増加傾向にあることを明らかにした。加藤氏は「多くの人が自ら尊い命を絶っているという現実をしっかりと受け止めなければいけない」と強調。その上で「政府としてインターネット交流サイト（ＳＮＳ）を含めた相談窓口を用意しており、活用してほしい」と呼び掛けた。（2020/09/28-12:25）

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2020.09.28 12:25Nation

Japan Govt Calls for Use of Suicide Prevention Hotlines

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Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato on Monday encouraged the use of suicide prevention hotlines as the number of suicides is rising in Japan.
   The suicide number is on a rising trend since July, Kato told a news conference, regarding the recent suicides of Japanese celebrities.
   On Sunday, actress Yuko Takeuchi was found dead in a suspected suicide. Actress Sei Ashina and actor Haruma Miura also died in apparent suicides, earlier this month and in July, respectively.
   "Many people are taking their own precious lives. We must accept the reality," Kato emphasized, recommending the use of consultation services available including via social media.

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