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新冠肺炎疫情:檢疫隔離、保持社交距離與潛在的心理健康議題(中文版)

新型冠狀病毒(COVID-19新冠肺炎)的爆發導致許多國家實施了居家檢疫和自我隔離的政策,影響接觸傳染病或有症狀的人的可能性。在家中或專門設施中進行檢疫或隔離通常是讓人不愉快的經歷,對心理健康的負面影響包括憤怒、焦慮、憂鬱、失眠、或創傷後壓力症候群的症狀(Brooks et al., 2020)。

新型コロナウイルス(COVID-19)感染予防対策による メンタルヘルスへの影響について

新型コロナウイルス(COVID-19)の発生により、世界の多くの国々においてはウイルス感染予防対策の一環として、自己隔離を要請しています。しかし、ソーシャル・ディスタンシング(感染予防戦略を示す言葉で、“感染拡大を防ぐために物理的な距離をとる”という意味)のための自宅待機や指定施設においての自己隔離によって、不便や不自由を感じることも少なくありません。そして、そのような状況下における心理的影響として、怒り、不安、抑うつ、不眠、心的外傷ストレス障害(PTSD)などがあることが示唆されています(Brooks et al., 2020)。

COVID-19: Social distancing, isolation and mental health

Author: Yu Yamamoto, MSc. Although social distancing is a key to reducing the risk of infecting others, it is important that we remain mindful about its potential psychological impact, especially to those who are generally more vulnerable in difficult times like now. The outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led many countries […]

Tokyo Mental Health Welcomes Bronwen Dawson

Tokyo Mental Health would like to welcome Bronwen Dawson to our expanding team of psychologists. Bronwen graduated with a master’s degree in Abnormal & Clinical Psychology from Swansea University in the UK. She was on placement as an assistant psychologist in the NHS before moving to Japan. At TMH, Bronwen specialises in psychological assessments for […]

Tokyo Mental Health Welcomes Yu Yamamoto

Tokyo Mental Health would like to welcome Yu Yamamoto to our Psychological Evaluation Team! Yu has a master’s degree in Psychology from Maastricht University in the Netherlands. She previously worked as a researcher at a research institute in Japan, with her main research focus on the development of pro-social behaviour and empathy during the developmental […]

Trust Yourself

When we are in the midst of struggle, it is easy to forget all of the challenges we have already conquered. Stop for a few minutes to remind yourself of everything you have achieved and overcome up to this point. Feel free to review them mentally, write them down, or list them verbally. Use these […]

Understanding Eating Disorders

Skylar Hom February recognized National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAwareness Week) this year from February 24th to March 1st. NEDA is a week recognized in the United States that aims to bring attention to the prevalence of eating disorders. Eating disorders are mental and physical illnesses that are characterized by abnormal eating or exercise habits […]

How to Tell Your Partner You Want to go to Couples Therapy

Proposing couples therapy to your significant other can be a daunting task, regardless of where you are in your relationship, or the reasoning for seeking therapy. Check out this article from Vice to learn the best ways to discuss therapy with your loved one! If you are interested in couples therapy for you and your […]

TMH Therapy Group For Substance Misuse

Tokyo Mental Health will begin hosting Tokyo’s first evidence based therapy group for problematic use of substance, gambling, etc., from March 7th. If you, or someone you know, is dealing with those conditions and is interested in participating in group therapy, please contact us at: [email protected]

TMH Welcomes Anne

TMH would like to welcome Anne to our expanding counseling team! Anne has a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family therapy and also received a Certificate of Advanced Study in Child Therapy from Syracuse University. She provides services to individuals, couples, and families. She is experienced in working with clients with various mental health difficulties […]