Living in Hokkaido may be stressful for many foreigners. Foreign residents come from different cultures and have different customs.
People come for various reasons. Some come for business, others are students, and so on. So for many, there are two adjustments: a new kind of work and a new culture to live in.
These adjustments can cause anxiety, depression, insomnia, irritation, agitation, general fatigue, appetite loss, headaches, stomachaches, vertigo, lack of confidence, difficulty concentrating, rapid heart beat, numbness, etc. If left unchecked, these can lead to Major Depression, Dysthymia, Bipolar Disorders, Panic disorder, Adjustment Disorders, Dipsomania, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia and other problems.
We can help through talk therapy and we can also help through medication for mental disorders. Many mental health medications are available in Japan. Major names include Paxil, Zoloft and others. Also, if you are coming to Japan with a prescription, we can help you change it to a Japanese prescription.
We are also equipped for general medical care including blood tests, MRI, CT scan, EKG, EEG, ECHO (ultrasound), and x-rays. So in addition to mental health treatment, we can address high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and so on.
We can care for both aspects of your health: mental and physical. We speak English in our office, so please feel free to come in!