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Rotary clubs in Japan make mental health a priority
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Responding to a rise in suicides during the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan’s prime minister in 2021 appointed a new
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Cabinet minister to address loneliness and isolation. Nonprofit and community-based organizations in Japan, including
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Rotary clubs, are also making mental health a priority. Here is a snapshot of some recent Rotary club initiatives.
Flower therapy
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The Japanese art of ikebana, or flower arranging, is gaining attention for its benefits to the mental well-being of people
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who practice the art form. In November, the Rotary Club of Kagoshima Johsei hosted an ikebana session for about
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50 members of the public under guidance from a certified flower therapy instructor. A psychiatrist also delivered a
presentation on the connection between this ancient art form and mental health.
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Suicide prevention
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During Suicide Prevention Week in September, members of the Rotary Club of Nagoya-North gathered outside a local
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government building to distribute educational materials. The handouts included tips for recognizing the signs of mental
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illness and resources for finding counseling and other help.
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Learn how your club or district can support activities that encourage mental health
and well-being by visiting rotary.org/initiatives23-24.
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