Supporting the Creation of an Organization Where Women Can Continue to Work with Peace of Mind—Launching Health Management Support for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Southern Kyushu

Bochibochi Neuro Lab Co., Ltd. (Location: Kagoshima City, Representative Director: Akemi Sato) is fully launching its mental health support service targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kagoshima Prefecture and the Southern Kyushu area, aiming to improve both employee well-being and organizational performance. Akemi Sato, a clinical psychologist who has experience supporting the return to work for employees on leave at a psychiatric clinic, has obtained certification as a "Health Management Expert Advisor" (certified by the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry). The company will provide support for building organizations where women can continue to thrive flexibly and long-term.

Social Issue: Annual Economic Loss of 3.4 Trillion Yen Due to Women's Specific Health Challenges

Throughout their lives, women experience significant hormonal changes related to menstruation, pregnancy and childbirth, and menopause. However, in many workplaces, these issues are treated as "personal problems," leading to decreased performance. Furthermore, many women are forced to leave their jobs due to the heavy burden of domestic responsibilities such as childcare, eldercare, and children's school refusal. The economic loss attributed to women's specific health challenges is estimated to be approximately 3.4 trillion yen annually (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry).

On the Estimation of Economic Losses Due to Women's Specific Health Challenges and the Necessity of Health Management>

*Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, February 2024

Features of Our Accompaniment Support

● "Building the Foundation of an Organization" Aiming for Certified Health and Productivity Management and "Eruboshi" Certification

Through mental health measures for female employees, we support the creation of a comfortable working environment and the improvement of continuous employment rates. These are factors related to the evaluation criteria for "Certified Health and Productivity Management" and "Eruboshi" certification. We provide accompaniment support for building the "foundation of an organization where women can continue to work with peace of mind," which is a prerequisite for obtaining certification.

● Training Program to Foster "Resilient Minds"

We cultivate the ability to flexibly switch thinking and behavior according to the situation, rather than just "enduring" stress. Through training utilizing insights from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we enhance the mental resilience of each employee and provide accompaniment support for building an organization where the entire team can operate autonomously.

● Professional Support from a Clinical Psychologist and Ph.D. Holder

A clinical psychologist with approximately 20 years of clinical experience will conduct group cognitive behavioral therapy, follow-up interviews after stress checks, and visiting counseling. While based on scientific evidence, the support deeply accompanies individuals through their life stages.

Example of Accompaniment Support Menu for Companies

※ Support content will be customized according to the company's challenges and requests.

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