About Depression: Suicide: Who Is Responsible?

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Depression Depression Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Nancy Schimelpfening, your Guide to Depression Two recent lawsuits - one from Japan and another in the U.S. - bring up a very sticky issue. When someone commits suicide, just who is responsible? The Japanese case, already settled, found that your employer can potentially be held responsible if they work you too hard and allow a hostile work environment. The U.S. case, still in progress, seeks to determine whether a stranger over the Internet can be held responsible for talking you into it. What do you think? Is the person who chooses to commit suicide ultimately responsible for his own actions? Or could outside parties potentially bear some of the blame? Join the Discussion Mazda Must Pay Family of Worker Who Committed Suicide The family of a Japanese Mazda employee who committed suicide after being overworked and repeatedly belittled by his supervisors was recently awarded damages in the amount of 63 million yen ($770,000 dollars), according to the family's lawyer, Yutaka Kikui... Read more See More About:  suicide  suicide lawsuits  suicide prevention "They Were Going to Die Anyway" "They were going to die anyway" is the defense that is being used by William Melchert-Dinkel, a 48-year-old nurse from Minnesota, who is on trial for two counts of aiding suicide... Read more See More About:  suicide  suicide lawsuits  suicide prevention Are You Feeling Suicidal? Are you feeling overwhelmed and are considering suicide, but you're not sure whom you can call on for help? There are numerous agencies and organizations out there who want to help you. In the U.S., you can make a toll free call to either 1-800-784-2433 or 1-800-273-8255 for immediate assistance. Please click through to learn about more options... Read more See More About:  suicide prevention  suicide hotlines  Suicide Warning Signs If someone you love has clinical depression, there is a strong risk that they will at some point think about suicide. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention... Read more See More About:  suicide risk factors  suicide warning signs  suicide prevention Depression Ads Depression Signs Depression Symptoms Teenage Depression Depression Hurts Teen Depression Quiz Featured Articles Support Resources Coping Skills True Stories of Depression Suicide and Self-Injury Your Rights Depression Facts   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Nancy Schimelpfening Depression Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Depression newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What Is Depression? Symptoms of Depression Diagnosis of Depression Treatment of Depression Living with Depression Advertisement