Mental Health and Lifestyle Survey: Outline (2/2)

Analysis results are individually sent to people who have submitted inquiry sheets.

For respondents who are considered to require professional support as a result of analyzing their responses, clinical psychotherapists, public health nurses, or clinical nurses, etc. make a phone call to give advice and support concerning problems with their mental health and lifestyles. For people who did not enter their telephone numbers in inquiry sheets, contact is made in writing.

Remarks by people who have received support by phone include, "I am glad that I can confess what I cannot say to my family," or, "I am relieved to know that I can call this number to make consultations whenever I feel depressed."

Regarding those in need of continued support or professional medical care, relevant information is shared among municipalities, the Fukushima Center for Disaster Mental Health and registered doctors, on a case-by-case basis, to create a more positive support network.

• Included in this reference material on March 31, 2013
• Updated on December 28, 2017