Abstract

This research is based on interviews on experts specializing in mental health in Japan who have experienced mental illness. The study draws on semi-structured interviews for four representatives of each self- help group, or institution that supports people with mental illness and the dissatisfaction they have with domestic mental health care in Japan. Based on the interviews, there is a gap between the policy and the current situation. Furthermore, I analyze this using Andersen’s welfare regime (2001) particularly which aspects of the welfare are highly feasible to overcome and which are not.

Presenters

Junka Kishimoto
Student, Social Welfare, Social Science, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Public Health Policies and Practices

KEYWORDS

Keywords—Welfare, Human Rights, Mental Health, Self-Help

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