As well as stress caused by East Asian countries' intense work cultures, experts said many parts of the region also have a stigma against seeking treatment for depression or other interventions that could help reduce suicide.

Research shows that suicide can also be contagious, with the death of one person or multiple people contributing to a rise in suicidal behavior among others, especially those who already have suicidal thoughts or a known risk factor for suicide.

文本选自：CNN

作者：Yoko Wakatsuki and James Griffiths

原文标题：Japan's youth suicide rate highest in 30 years

原文发布时间：6 Nov, 2018