Supporting Health Management for SMEs in Tokyo: Brassie Stars Launches Specialized Mental Health Occupational Physician Service

This is an introduction to the mental health-focused occupational physician service provided by Taito Hayashida, representative of Brassie Stars LLC, with the support of the social business community 'Waccel.' Although the law mandates the appointment of an occupational physician for workplaces with 50 or more employees, many SMEs struggle with issues such as frequent resignations following leaves of absence, lack of mental health initiatives, or 'ghost' physicians who only lend their names without visiting. To resolve these concerns and improve corporate performance, Brassie Stars has launched this specialized service. Physicians with occupational health consultant qualifications provide on-site support, ensuring legal compliance and assisting employees with mental health issues.

Background and challenges include the rising importance of 'health management' in corporations. While the Industrial Safety and Health Act mandates occupational physicians for workplaces with 50+ employees, mental health-related leaves and resignations remain prevalent. Issues such as physicians failing to visit workplaces or inadequate follow-up after health checkups are common. Furthermore, with the mandatory expansion of stress checks to workplaces with fewer than 50 employees starting in April 2028, companies are under pressure to build high-standard occupational health environments.

Brassie Stars' service is designed to solve these issues. Occupational physicians with the 'Occupational Health Consultant' qualification—a high-level national certification—support companies through regular visits or online consultations. The service features transparent pricing, with visits starting at 88,000 yen per hour and online consultations at 77,000 yen per hour. By eliminating intermediaries, the service allows for direct communication and faster problem-solving. Implementation helps companies ensure legal compliance, manage risks, and boost overall productivity.