Last Year's Highly Popular Mental Wellness Event "M.O.F.U" Returns by Popular Demand!

On Sunday, May 31, 2026, the mental health awareness event "M.O.F.U (Mind Opening Forum for Us) ~Discover, Feel, Connect. A Mental Health Workshop Touching the Heart~" will be held at Bunkyo Civic Hall in Tokyo. Instructors of M.O.F.U (psychiatrists, psychosomatic physicians, psychologists, US LMFTs, clinical psychologists, certified public psychologists) - Scenes from Expressive Arts Therapy (Movement & Art). This event is co-organized by four organizations: the Non-Profit Organization Mental Health Environment Improvement Project (MHEC), Heartfulness Association, Doctor in da House, and Madoka Project. Born from the desire that "mental care should be more commonplace," this event aims to provide children and their supporters (guardians, educators, community supporters, NPO staff, psychological professionals, etc.) with an experiential learning opportunity for mental care and wellness (physical and mental health and harmony). ■ A mental wellness program to be experienced with the "five senses," led by Japanese and American mental health experts. Beyond existing clinical approaches, we have prepared a diverse program to foster well-being throughout the community. Heartfulness Experience: A session by Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu, a world-renowned psychologist who advocates "Heartfulness" at Stanford University. Hip-Hop Therapy Experience: An experiential workshop by a team of psychiatrists and psychosomatic physicians who first introduced this method in Japan. Expressive Arts Therapy (Movement & Art Therapy) Experience: An experiential workshop by a US clinical psychologist who has received numerous awards for significant contributions to mental health in the US and UK. Additionally, you can participate in experiential programs led by certified public psychologists and clinical psychologists. Scenes from Art Therapy. ■ For the children who will shape the future, and the adults who support them. In Japan, deep-rooted stigma against mental health and difficulty accessing support remain significant challenges. Especially for children, environments where they can express emotions and seek help with peace of mind are limited, and delayed care can increase future psychological risks. This event aims to be a new step towards fostering "mental well-being" within the community for both children and adults, transcending the barriers of education, medicine, psychology, and local communities. ■ Tickets sold out last year! Expansion to continuous support also planned. At its inaugural event in June 2025, tickets sold out one week prior to the event. Participants shared feedback such as "I felt it was okay to be myself," "I found a safe place," and "I felt very warm-hearted," challenging the often-heavy image associated with mental health. Starting this year, the four organizations plan to launch a "continuous support program" in collaboration, with details to be announced at the event. Scenes from a wellness talk held with the entire venue participating. Event Outline Name: "M.O.F.U (Mind Opening Forum for Us) ~Discover, Feel, Connect. A Mental Health Workshop Touching the Heart~" Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Doors open at 9:30 AM) Venue: Bunkyo Civic Hall (Conference Rooms) Target Audience: Children aged elementary school or older, guardians, educators, community supporters, NPO staff, psychological professionals, students, and others interested in mental awareness. Application URL: https://peatix.com/us/event/4974741 Contact: info@mentalhealthec.com

- Wellness Dialogue (Overall) - Heartfulness (Overall): Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu (Psychologist, Stanford University, USA) - Hip-Hop Therapy: Dr. Makidashi (Psychiatrist) / Toridocc (Psychosomatic Physician) / Rena Sugawara (Psychiatrist) - Expressive Arts Therapy (Movement & Art): Manami Yamamoto (US LMFT) - Art (Self-discovery Art): Satoko Kuraishi (Certified Public Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist) - Grounding (Overall): Enjun Hiyoshi (Certified Public Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Monk) - Reflection & Q&A (Overall) Non-Profit Organization Mental Health Environment Improvement Project (MHEC): Aims to realize a society where everyone can safely foster 'mental wellness' through collaboration between Japanese and US psychological professionals and communities. Heartfulness Association: For the mental health and harmony of Japanese people, Heartfulness...