The Japanese government has been ordered to make reparations over the suicide of a Self-Defense officer. This ruling emerged from a court case highlighting the officer's extreme work conditions. The court placed weight on the government's responsibility for workplace stress, marking a significant step toward addressing worker mental health within Japan's defence forces.

The issue of overwork and environment-related mental health problems in Japan (termed "karoshi") is a serious societal concern. The Japanese public is attentive to such cases, particularly those involving government agencies or public servants. This court decision indicates a growing readiness to hold institutions responsible for maintaining healthy working conditions.

In the US or EU, issues of workplace mental health and suicide are also significant, though attitudes towards institutional responsibility may differ. In these regions, mental health services are more commonly provided as workplace resources, and there could be stronger legal protections against overwork. Nonetheless, the issue of mental health in the defense forces is a shared concern.