The number of people who committed suicide in April was 1799 nationwide, an increase of 292 compared to the same period last year.

In particular, female suicide has increased by approximately 37%, surpassing the previous year for 11 consecutive months.

According to the National Police Agency, the number of people who committed suicide in April was 1799 nationwide, an increase of 19.4% at a rate of 292 compared to the same period last year.



By gender, the number of males increased by 12.1% to 1192, and the number of females increased by 36.7% to 607. In particular, female suicides have exceeded the previous year for 11 consecutive months since June last year.



By prefecture, Tokyo has the largest number with 197, followed by Saitama with 113, Osaka with 112, and Kanagawa with 88.



The government is analyzing the effects of the spread of the new coronavirus and is strengthening measures to prevent suicide in collaboration with private institutions.

Support group "Please contact me because a professional counselor thinks together"

"Life Link," a non-profit organization in Tokyo that is working on suicide countermeasures, said, "Especially women are likely to have troubles in various situations such as work, home, and child-rearing due to corona sickness. Men also Including those who say "I'm tired of living" or "I have a hard time living and have no work", of course, "I don't know where to consult", "I have vague anxieties and worries, but I can't speak well". People also think about what kind of support a professional counselor can receive, so please contact me. "

Contact information for consultation

▼ NPO "Life Link"


Phone number: 0120 (061) 338 For the


time being, we are accepting consultations from noon to 10:00 pm, including holidays.



▼ The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare also introduces consultation counters all over the country on the Internet where you can consult by phone, email, SNS, etc.



The URL is "http://shienjoho.go.jp/", and you can also search for "Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Support Information".



At some counters, counselors may not be able to respond immediately.



The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare says, "If you can't get in touch with us, don't give up and look for other consultation desks to tell us your worries and feelings."