Reaching out is a strong first step. Here's how the system works.

Where to go

• 心療内科 (psychosomatic medicine) — often a comfortable starting point for stress, sleep, anxiety, and physical symptoms linked to stress.
• 精神科 (psychiatry) — for diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, and medication.
• Counseling / therapy — talk therapy, sometimes separate from the above and often private-pay.

Finding English support

Some clinics and international counseling services offer English. Call ahead to confirm. Costs vary; with insurance, psychiatric visits are partly covered, while counseling is often out-of-pocket. If you'd like help finding an English-speaking service in your area, you can ask us on LINE.

If you're struggling right now

You are not alone, and help exists. If you feel unsafe or in crisis, please seek urgent help — in an emergency call 119. There are also support lines that can talk with you.