30代以下の女性の自殺 去年比74％増加 新型コロナの影響も

Suicide of women in their 30s or younger rises to 74%

Now, women's suicides are increasing. In particular, suicides among women in their 30s and under increased by 74% compared to last year, and experts said, "Although it is thought that there are various effects of the new coronavirus, women are around even if they are stressed by child-rearing or housework. It may be difficult to consult with them, "he points out.

According to the National Police Agency, the number of people who committed suicide during the month of August was 1,854 nationwide, an increase of 251 or 16% compared to the same period last year.

By gender, males are up 6% from last year, but females are up 40%. In particular, suicides among younger women in their 30s and younger increased by 74% from last year, killing 193 people in a month.

A 25-year-old woman in the Kanto region, who works in welfare, had an attempted suicide attempt and wrote on SNS in July that she wanted to die. The woman says, "The rhythm of life is disrupted and I feel darker and darker due to the effects of the new coronavirus, including those around me." She also said, "I can't carry all my friends and family, but I feel it's important to be connected even a little. I want you to notice a small sign when you want to die."

Satomi Takahashi, a visiting researcher at the Institute of Humanities, Chuo University, who is familiar with the issue of suicide, said, "The increase in suicides as a whole may be due to the effects of the new coronavirus, such as the deterioration of work performance and loss of work." I'm talking.

Regarding the increasing number of female suicides under the age of 30, "Women tend to feel anxious about illness and often stay at home even if they are stressed by child-rearing or housework, so it is difficult to consult. The environment may be one of the factors, and there is a possibility that the psychological burden may increase, such as not being able to meet friends or being affected by the suicide of a celebrity. "

He points out that "the government needs to improve the consultation system, analyze how much psychological burden it has, and take measures."

Source: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20201002/k10012644561000.html