I'd like to begin by asking a question of Dr. Ferrier. I'd like to begin by highlighting a section of your submission for the Physicians’ Alliance against Euthanasia. It says that since “the vast majority of desires for death are caused by mental illness”, suicide prevention through treatment of such illness and treatment of the self-harm inflicted by suicidal persons are part of the daily practice of many doctors.
I'm curious to know whether you have any research that indicates that the vast majority of desires for death are caused by mental illness.