Japan’s September surge in student suicides: What are the key drivers?
The increase in the number of young people deciding to take their own lives is particularly alarming given how adult suicide rates are in decline.
Summary by The Tokyo Editorial Desk · As published by The Japan Times · · 1 min read
The increase in the number of young people deciding to take their own lives is particularly alarming given how adult suicide rates are in decline.

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