We will resume our free mental health counseling sessions.

In September and October of this year, APFS held a "Mental Health Counseling Cafe," where mental health professionals came to listen to people's stories. We heard about the hardships of poverty, feelings of isolation due to differing religious views from those of Japanese people, and constant emotional distress due to unstable residency situations.

Next year, in January, February, and March, once a month, a psychiatrist and a clinical psychologist will come to listen to your concerns free of charge. If you are experiencing mental health issues such as insomnia due to anxiety, loss of appetite, or emotional instability, please come. To ensure you can talk comfortably and at your own pace, each session is one hour long and by appointment only. Talking can help you feel better, and if you are unsure whether you should seek medical treatment, please let the doctors know, and they will help you decide. They can also offer advice on how to manage your anxiety. We cannot prescribe medication, but we hope to help you find even a glimmer of hope in your suffering. The doctors have experience consulting with foreigners. We can communicate in English, but please let us know if you require interpretation in another language.

ご予約希望の方は、メール（apfs-1987@nifty.com）もしくは電話（03-3964-8739　留守電の場合はメッセージを入れておいてください　後ほどかけなおします）でご連絡ください。