Approximately 30% of actors who "want to die due to work" answered "yes" October 31, 5:09

In a questionnaire survey conducted by the Japan Actors Union for actors and voice actors, about 30% answered "yes" to the question "Have you ever wanted to die because of work?" It was reported at the symposium held on the night of the 30th.

This symposium was held for the first time on the night of the 30th by the Japan Actors Union, which has about 2,600 actors and voice actors, and was released online.



In this, an interim report of a questionnaire survey conducted on the Internet from last month to this month was introduced for actors and voice actors, and in response to the question "Have you ever wanted to die due to work?" Of the 166 respondents, it was reported that 48 respondents, or about 30%, answered "yes".



Also, when asked what kind of anxiety they had at work, there were multiple answers, including working hours and harassment.



Regarding this result, a psychiatrist who participated in the symposium said, "Celebrities are constantly being evaluated on SNS, and while they are easily exposed to strong stress such as restrictions on food and sleep, they can not consult with anyone and deepen their worries and commit suicide. In some cases, it leads to. "



The Japan Actors Union wants to take necessary measures, such as setting up a dedicated window where entertainers can discuss their mental concerns.