Call for High School Monitors: Joint Development Project for Adolescent Mental Health Promotion Program
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is developing a new digital mental health program for adolescents in collaboration with Kyoto University. They are seeking about 10 high school students to participate as monitors.
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government, in collaboration with Kyoto University and the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, will develop the "Adolescent Mental Health Promotion Program" (hereinafter referred to as the "Program"), a new digital program aimed at preventing the decline of mental health among high school-aged individuals.
To incorporate user-perspective opinions into the design, operability, and public relations content production of this program, we are recruiting high school student monitors.
1. Activity Overview
(1) Workshops
Participating members will discuss, and provide opinions and ideas through group work and other activities.
Implementation period: From June to around December 2026 (Approximately 4 times. Scheduled for weekends, holidays, and summer vacation)
Implementation method: In-person (Around the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building) (Planned)
(2) User Tests
Participants will use the program developed based on the opinions raised in the workshops and provide feedback on areas that need improvement.
Implementation period: From around December 2026 to around February 2027
Implementation method: Continuously implemented at home, etc. (About 5 minutes per session) (Planned)
2. Recruitment Details & Application Method
(1) Target Audience
Individuals of high school age residing or studying in Tokyo
(Those born between April 2, 2008, and April 1, 2011)
(2) Number of Recruits
Approximately 10 people
(3) Recruitment Period
From Friday, April 24, 2026, to Tuesday, May 19, 2026
(4) Application Requirements
Must meet all the following requirements:
A. Parental consent can be obtained for participation.
B. Fully understand the purpose of this project, actively express own opinions during discussions, and listen to the opinions of others.
C. Comply with confidentiality obligations regarding all undisclosed matters related to this project, including the program under development and the details of monitor activities.
(5) Application Method
Please fill out the necessary information in the application form below to apply.
[URL] https://logoform.jp/form/tmgform/1493328
(6) Selection of Participants
Selection will be based on the reasons for applying and online interviews, with results expected to be communicated by early June 2026.
(7) Others
For project background and development structure, please refer to the attached document.
This initiative promotes the "2050 Tokyo Strategy".
Strategy 1: Children - "Promotion of policies from the perspective of children."
To incorporate user-perspective opinions into the design, operability, and public relations content production of this program, we are recruiting high school student monitors.
1. Activity Overview
(1) Workshops
Participating members will discuss, and provide opinions and ideas through group work and other activities.
Implementation period: From June to around December 2026 (Approximately 4 times. Scheduled for weekends, holidays, and summer vacation)
Implementation method: In-person (Around the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building) (Planned)
(2) User Tests
Participants will use the program developed based on the opinions raised in the workshops and provide feedback on areas that need improvement.
Implementation period: From around December 2026 to around February 2027
Implementation method: Continuously implemented at home, etc. (About 5 minutes per session) (Planned)
2. Recruitment Details & Application Method
(1) Target Audience
Individuals of high school age residing or studying in Tokyo
(Those born between April 2, 2008, and April 1, 2011)
(2) Number of Recruits
Approximately 10 people
(3) Recruitment Period
From Friday, April 24, 2026, to Tuesday, May 19, 2026
(4) Application Requirements
Must meet all the following requirements:
A. Parental consent can be obtained for participation.
B. Fully understand the purpose of this project, actively express own opinions during discussions, and listen to the opinions of others.
C. Comply with confidentiality obligations regarding all undisclosed matters related to this project, including the program under development and the details of monitor activities.
(5) Application Method
Please fill out the necessary information in the application form below to apply.
[URL] https://logoform.jp/form/tmgform/1493328
(6) Selection of Participants
Selection will be based on the reasons for applying and online interviews, with results expected to be communicated by early June 2026.
(7) Others
For project background and development structure, please refer to the attached document.
This initiative promotes the "2050 Tokyo Strategy".
Strategy 1: Children - "Promotion of policies from the perspective of children."