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Japan Is Rolling Out Printed Toilet Papers To Help Suicidal Youth

The toilet paper contains support messages and hotline numbers to help the distressed youth.

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The government officials in Japan have come out with a unique solution to help prevent suicides in the youth by printing toilet papers with suicide prevention numbers and support messages.

Death by suicide remains one of the most significant social issues in Japan, especially among the youth. Although there has been a steady decline in suicide rates since 2010, but according to a recent study, the suicide mortality rate during the pandemic (March 2020- June 2022) spiked.

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