Choose Life: Helping Young People at Risk

Overview

In Japan, the number of young people dying by suicide remains high despite efforts to intervene. Families and friends often wonder what they could have done to help. Experts are analyzing data to understand what leads to such acts of desperation. They're using AI to spot internet search trends that correlate with spikes in suicides, and tracking the times of day when they are most likely to occur. Now, they hope to identify those at risk and get them the help they need -- before it's too late.