AI Mental Support Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Gumi Narui), which develops industrial health services utilizing AI with the mission of "Wellness in daily life through the power of technology," is launching its stress check service "AI Stress Check," specialized for companies with fewer than 50 employees. Concurrently, a "1,000 Company Free Campaign" is being initiated, offering the stress check tool with an administrator for free for the first year, supporting companies with fewer than 50 employees in conducting their first stress check.

Furthermore, the company will exhibit its product at the Startup Market of "IVS Kyoto 2026," one of Japan's largest startup conferences, to be held in Kyoto in July 2026, marking the first public opportunity to experience the actual product.

Background: In April 2028, companies with fewer than 50 employees will finally be mandated to conduct stress checks.

<Overview of Mandate>

The stress check system, aimed at the "primary prevention" of mental health issues in workers, has been mandatory annually for companies with 50 or more employees since December 2015.

Through the revised Industrial Safety and Health Act promulgated on May 14, 2025, it has been decided that companies with fewer than 50 employees, for whom it was previously only a recommended practice, will also be mandated to conduct stress checks. Furthermore, at the Labor Policy Council's Safety and Health Subcommittee meeting on May 18, 2026, the enforcement date was set for "April 1, 2028."

<Challenges for Companies with Fewer Than 50 Employees>

However, companies with fewer than 50 employees, which will be mandated to conduct stress checks, are not required to appoint an industrial physician. This makes securing an "administrator" for the stress check, which can only be performed by qualified individuals such as doctors, public health nurses, or certified psychologists, a significant hurdle. Legally, a stress check cannot be conducted without an administrator, making compliance with the mandate a pressing management issue for companies without in-house specialists.

"AI Stress Check" is a service designed for companies facing this challenge.

Service Overview: "AI Stress Check" Specialized for Companies Under 50 Employees

"AI Stress Check" (https://ai-mentalsupport.com/stresscheck) is a next-generation stress check service that uses AI to propose self-care and organizational improvement plans based on survey results from original questions developed considering the diversification of modern work styles. It enables the detection of modern-specific stressors, such as the burden of childcare and nursing care, and health issues related to age and gender, which cannot be captured by conventional, uniform questionnaires.

Visualizes stressors faced by modern workers through original questions, while also supporting the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's recommended questionnaires (57 questions / 80 questions / 120 questions).

Utilizes AI analysis to connect stress checks to employee self-care and workplace improvements, preventing them from being a "one-off" event.

Provides administrator support by certified psychologists as standard, allowing legal compliance even without in-house specialists.

Offers a system that enables companies with fewer than 50 employees to comply with the stress check mandate without complex organizational structures or securing specialized personnel.

"1,000 Company Free Campaign" Details - Compliance with Mandate Ready with Administrator Included

The main feature of this campaign is the provision of the stress check tool for free for the first year, including administrator support by certified psychologists.

As mentioned above, securing an administrator is the biggest obstacle to compliance for companies with fewer than 50 employees. By including administrator support, which would normally incur costs and effort, in this campaign, companies without in-house specialists can complete stress checks in accordance with the law without additional burden.

This campaign offers an ideal start for companies looking to begin their mental health measures cost-effectively before the mandate takes effect in April 2028.

<Campaign Overview>

Target: Companies with fewer than 50 employees

Conditions: First 1,000 companies and contract signed between July 2026 and February 2027

Content: Stress check with administrator provided free of charge for the first term.

Apply here: https://ai-mentalsupport.com/campaign

<AI Stress Check Fees from the 2nd Year Onwards>

Annual fees based on employee count (all prices exclude tax):

Up to 49 employees: ¥10,000

50-99 employees: ¥20,000

100-299 employees: ¥30,000

Industrial Physician Option (*): ¥30,000 *A plan to introduce an industrial physician if a high-stress individual requests a consultation.

Exhibition at IVS Kyoto 2026 Startup Market

AI Mental Support will exhibit at the Startup Market of "IVS Kyoto 2026," to be held in Kyoto from July 1, 2026. Demonstrations of the service and consultations regarding compliance with the mandate will be available at the venue.

The "1,000 Company Free Campaign," offering the stress check with an administrator for free for the first year, will also be promoted. We sincerely look forward to welcoming everyone interested in mental health and HR/labor affairs, as well as members of the press.

<Exhibition Information>

Exhibition Date: July 2, 2026 (Thu)

Time: 9:00 - 18:00

Area: Startup Market Booth Number "SA-9"

Company Overview

Company Name: AI Mental Support Inc.

Established: October 16, 2025

Location: 18F, Yebisu Garden Place Tower, 4-20-3 Yebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Capital: ¥24,250,000

Business Activities: Provision of AI Stress Check, AI Industrial Physician Navi, and consulting services.

URL: https://ai-mentalsupport.com

Vision: To create a society where individual happiness and corporate growth coexist.

Mission: Wellness in daily life through the power of technology.

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  • Source: PR TIMES
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