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Seasonal Affective Disorder: What is it and how to manage it

Angelica Gomez What is it? Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as S.A.D, is a type of depression that is associated with the changes in seasons. It most often starts in the Fall and continues on into the Winter. There are instances in which S.A.D affects people in the Spring as well as the Summer, but […]

It’s okay to feel!

In the process of improving and maintaining our mental health, it is important to remember that we are all human. We will have difficult days, and moments when it feels like all the progress we’ve made has fallen apart. That’s okay. You are allowed to feel and be mindful of the sadness, anger, frustration, and […]

Helping a Loved One with Anxiety

Angelica Gomez Anxiety is a human feature that we all experience from time to time. It allows us to avoid potential threats and keeps us alert. It is often described as ‘a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe’. You might know someone whose anxiety falls into the […]

Time for another Mindful Moment!

Welcome to another Mindful Moment! We at Tokyo Mental Health, love to practice mindfulness to relax our mind, body and soul. Lets take this moment to become more aware of any tension in our faces and release it with a quick mindfulness exercise! Check out more mindfulness resources on YouTube to help you relax! Struggling […]

Reactions Matter

We can all relate to the feeling “why me?” when something unexpected or unwanted happens to us. However, it’s important to remember that your actions are what determines the outcome, even when things seem like they are out of control! Tokyo Mental Health

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Management of Chronic Pain Pt. 1: A Physiotherapist’s Perspective

Today we are happy to have a contribution by Mari Gish PT, Founder of Tokyo Physical Therapy, Minato City, Tokyo. She kicks off a two part series exploring management of chronic pain, from both the physiological and psychological perspectives.  Thank you Mari Gish for your contribution and insight! What is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is […]

Have you taken time to recharge lately?

Remember, just as a phone cannot run on low or empty battery, neither can you! Schedule consistent time for yourself into your week, and pay attention to your mental, physical, and emotional health. When you find yourself feeling depleted, take time to recharge! To learn more about recharging and taking care of your mental health, […]

When You Suspect That a Loved One is Suicidal: What to do

Angelica Gomez In 2017 suicide rates in Japan were at about 21,000 deaths per year. Wataru Nishida, a psychologist at Tokyo’s Temple University claims that “Japan has no history of Christianity, so here suicide is not a sin. In fact, some look at it as a way of taking responsibility”. In 2014 on average 70 […]

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[:en]Creating and maintaining healthy boundaries is important to understanding our experiences, our limits, and our interactions with other people; all of which have major influences on our mental health. What do healthy boundaries look like for you? How do you maintain them?For assistance with exploring and strengthening your boundaries, contact us and set up a session […]

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