Inside Canada's debate on assisted dying forpeople with mental illness | BBC News

This story contains references to severe mentalsuffering which some viewers might find distressing.

Germany, France and the UK are all currently debatingwhether medically assisted dying should be permitted,and for whom.

But medical assistance in dying in Canada, also known as MAID, is already available for adults with terminalillness, or serious and chronic medical conditions.

Canada has been considering for the past yearwhether to include eligibility for those who suffersolely from a mental illness sparking a heated debatebut this year decided to delay.

The BBC follows one man considering applying forMAID, and the impact of the government's decision.

If you are suffering distress or despair and needsupport, you could speak to a health professional, oran organisation that offers support. Details of helpavailable in many countries can be found atBefrienders Worldwide. www.befrienders.org

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