Supporting the Creation of Organizations Where Women Can Work with Peace of Mind—Launching Health and Productivity Management Support for SMEs in Southern Kyushu

Bochibochi Neuro-Lab Co., Ltd. (Location: Kagoshima City; Representative Director: Akemi Sato) is officially launching a mental health support service for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kagoshima Prefecture and the Southern Kyushu area, designed to improve both employee mental/physical health and organizational performance. Akemi Sato, a clinical psychologist who has worked on return-to-work support for employees on leave at psychiatric clinics, has obtained certification as a "Health and Productivity Management Expert Advisor" (certified by the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry). She provides hands-on support to help build organizations where women can continue to play an active and resilient role for a long time. ■ Social Issue: 3.4 Trillion Yen in Annual Economic Loss Due to Women's Health Issues Throughout their lives, women experience significant hormonal changes, including menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause. However, in many workplaces, these issues are treated as "personal problems," leading to a decline in performance. Furthermore, many women are forced to resign due to the heavy burden of domestic responsibilities, such as childcare, caring for elderly parents, or dealing with children who refuse to attend school. It is estimated that the economic loss caused by health issues specific to women amounts to approximately 3.4 trillion yen annually (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry). *Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, February 2024 ■ Features of Our Hands-on Support ● "Building an Organizational Foundation" with an Eye Toward Health & Productivity Management and Eruboshi Certification Through mental health measures for female employees, we support the development of a comfortable work environment and the improvement of retention rates. These are factors that also relate to evaluation criteria for "Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations" and "Eruboshi" certification. We provide hands-on support to build the foundation of an organization where women can work with peace of mind, which is a prerequisite for obtaining these certifications. ● Training Programs to Cultivate a "Resilient Mind" Rather than simply "enduring" stress, we foster the ability to flexibly shift one's mindset and actions according to the situation. Through training that utilizes insights from cognitive behavioral therapy, we help enhance the mental resilience of each individual employee and support the creation of an organization where the entire team can operate autonomously. ● Professional Support from a Clinical Psychologist and Ph.D. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience, our clinical psychologist conducts group cognitive behavioral therapy, follow-up interviews after stress checks, and on-site counseling. While based on scientific evidence, we provide support that is deeply attuned to each individual's life stage. ■ Examples of Corporate Support Menus *Support content will be customized according to the company's challenges and requests. ■ Message Akemi Sato, Ph.D. in Pediatric Developmental Science (Osaka University) / Clinical Psychologist / Certified Public Psychologist / Mental Health Social Worker / Health and Productivity Management Expert Advisor "I have witnessed many of the 'conflicts faced by working women.' There is a limit to what individual effort can achieve. I believe that by having organizations change flexibly, we can prevent resignations and leaves of absence, which in turn leads to the resolution of social issues. The company name 'Bochibochi' (meaning 'at one's own pace' or 'slow and steady') embodies my wish for people to realize sustainable work styles without rushing, without overexerting themselves, and while valuing their own pace. I am here to help you make the shift from viewing mental health measures as a 'cost' to seeing them as an 'investment' that supports your company's growth. Please feel free to contact us." ■ Service Area and How to Request In-person support is available throughout Kagoshima Prefecture and the Southern Kyushu area. For other regions, please consult with us regarding online support. Please contact us via the inquiry window below. ■ Company Overview Company Name: Bochibochi Neuro-Lab Co., Ltd. Established: May 2025 Representative Director: Akemi Sato Address: Soho Kagoshima Room 9, 6F Minato Odori Annex, Kagoshima City Hall, 1-2 Eki-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture 892-0815 Business Description: Psychological counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychological testing, mental health support for companies URL: https://botiboti-neurolab.co.jp/ Inquiries: botiboti-neurolab@zohomail.jp