lead such social perspectives and perspectives, the wording of Article 1 (Purpose), Article 2 (Basic Policy), and Article 4 (Responsibilities of State and Local Governments) of the Suicide Prevention Act can be amended78) to emphasize socio-economic elements contained in the law. 78) There are criticisms that the measures that can be derived from the current Suicide Prevention Act are limited to personal and psychological approaches, and that cultural and psychological factors are emphasized in the direction of basic policies. 33