Mental Health Challenges Facing Contemporary Japanese Society

Mental Health Challenges Facing Contemporary Japanese Society
Author: Yuko Kawanishi
Publisher: Global Oriental
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2009-07-01
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9004213023
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This book addresses the profound question of mental malaise in its many forms in contemporary Japanese society, focusing on: work, family and youth. The purpose is to provide an analytical, critical account of the social psychological state of the Japanese today, as well as to present possible measures that could contribute to positive outcomes.


Mental Health Challenges Facing Contemporary Japanese Society
Language: en
Pages: 198

Mental Health Challenges Facing Contemporary Japanese Society

Authors: Yuko Kawanishi
Categories: Psychology
Type: BOOK - Published: 2009-07-01 - Publisher: Global Oriental

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This book addresses the profound question of mental malaise in its many forms in contemporary Japanese society, focusing on: work, family and youth. The purpose
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Categories: Medical
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Mental health, including widespread depression and a very high suicide rate, is a major problem in Japan. At the same time, the mental health system in Japan ha
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Type: BOOK - Published: 2021-01-04 - Publisher: Routledge

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This book examines the phenomenon of social withdrawal in Japan, which ranges from school non-attendance to extreme forms of isolation and confinement, known as
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Categories: History
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