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MENTAL HEALTH 2

Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Nov 26, 2022
'I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki': Compelling confessions of an exhausted millennial
South Korean author Baek Sehee's bestselling mental health memoir is uncomfortably vulnerable and compulsively readable.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 22, 2022
Japanese offices welcoming dogs in bid to encourage owner well-being
Fujitsu is trialing a new dog-friendly office until the end of the year at its building in Kawasaki as a way to improve employee well-being and productivity.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 16, 2022
COVID depression is real. Here’s what you need to know.
The risk of developing symptoms of depression remains high up to a year after you've recovered.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Nov 1, 2022
Man with ADHD builds career through art
On the advice of a kindly teacher, Shoichi Nakajima poured his energy and vision into artistic pursuits, leading to his own business and a range of locally inspired products.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 31, 2022
Teens turn to TikTok in search of a mental health diagnosis
While social media can help people feel less alone, using it to evaluate symptoms has several downsides.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Oct 30, 2022
Nearly half of Japan's LGBTQ teens have considered suicide: survey
LGBTQ teens were 3.8 times more likely consider suicide, yet over 90% said they couldn't talk about their sexuality with parents, guardians or teachers.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Oct 22, 2022
Psychological first aid helping ‘Ukrainians have a future’ in Japan
In the face of an ongoing war, evacuees find self-care tools are helping them manage the effects of trauma.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Oct 14, 2022
Suicides among women in Japan rise for second year in a row
The number of suicides increased among women in almost all generations regardless of whether they lived alone or not.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 13, 2022
Japanese parents urged to set boundaries on children's internet usage
A study has found that junior high school students who exhibit the telltale signs of online addiction spend prolonged periods browsing the web, devoting less time to studying and sleep.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 12, 2022
U.S. experts urge anxiety screening for children 8 and older
The recommendation comes at a time of rising rates of diagnosed mental health disorders among American young people.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 4, 2022
Can smartphones help predict suicide?
A unique research project is tracking hundreds of people at risk for suicide, using data from smartphones and wearable biosensors to identify periods of high danger — and intervene.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Sep 29, 2022
Aichi cafe gives joy to older people with dementia and their families
Anki Cafe gives people a comfortable place in which to socialize and interact with children who help out there.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Sep 26, 2022
Ojizo Coffee is brewing up a plan to give back to the community
One couple sees ethical cafe culture as being a part of the rehabilitation of those who are afflicted by societal ills.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY
Sep 11, 2022
TELL brings back a classic fundraiser for a month of mental health awareness activities
Whether you sign up for the Tokyo Tower Climb or the more personal Step Up Challenge, the nonprofit TELL is appreciative of your support.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Sep 9, 2022
Long COVID's link to suicide: Scientists warn of hidden crisis
Long COVID is a complex medical condition that can be hard to diagnose as it has a range of more than 200 symptoms — some of which can resemble other illnesses.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Sep 9, 2022
In South Korea, a hit show brings autism into the spotlight
'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' has raised awareness of autism in South Korea, where developmental disabilities are still a taboo subject for many people.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Sep 5, 2022
What to say to a coworker who's having a mental health issue
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and with the pandemic taking a toll on mental health globally, it's important to know how to support a coworker who might be struggling.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 30, 2022
'It felt like my insides were crying': China COVID curbs weigh on youth mental health
Medical experts fear for teenagers and young adults, who are more vulnerable due to their age and lack of control over their lives.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Aug 17, 2022
Number of suicides in Japan increased 8,000 due to pandemic, study finds
Women in their 20s saw the largest rise, but women age 19 or younger also saw a significant increase.
Japan Times
LIFE
Aug 13, 2022
Summertime sadness: How to manage the warm weather blues
Think seasonal affective disorder is a winter-only woe? In Japan's scorching summers, think again.
Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
Thanks, tourists. Views of Mount Fuji are now blocked.
Tourists pose in front of a convenience store with Mount Fuji on Friday in the town of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture. Local residents are upset over littering, overcrowding and the inconvenience caused by the visitors.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
Two more arrested over brutal murder of couple in Tochigi
A vehicle carrying Seiha Sekine, the 32-year-old common-law husband of the deceased Tokyo couple's first daughter, leaves a police station in Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward on Tuesday.
After blockbuster boxing victory, what next for ‘Monster’ Inoue?
Naoya Inoue celebrates his victory over Luis Nery in their IBF-WBA-WBC-WBO super bantamweight title boxing match at Tokyo Dome on Monday.
Unlike 10 years ago, Japan's new security bill sparks little debate
The Lower House starts discussing a security clearance bill on April 19 in Tokyo.
After blockbuster boxing victory, what next for ‘Monster’ Inoue?
Naoya Inoue celebrates his victory over Luis Nery in their IBF-WBA-WBC-WBO super bantamweight title boxing match at Tokyo Dome on Monday.
Xi bristles as Macron and von der Leyen urge China to do more on Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron, Chinese leader Xi Jinping and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen walk after their meeting in Paris on Monday.
How a Japanese scientist is turning the climate crisis into music
A screencap of a performance of Hiroto Nagai's “String Quartet No. 1 ‘Polar Energy Budget’” by the PRT Quartet
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.

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