Addressing Mental Health: MySherpa's Leader Takes the Stage at Gifu's Suicide Prevention Training

Empowering Suicide Prevention: Dr. Ryohei Matsumoto at Gifu's Training

On February 10, 2026, Dr. Ryohei Matsumoto, the founder and CEO of MySherpa, will take the podium at the Suicide Prevention Personnel Training Conference organized by the Gifu Prefecture Mental Health and Welfare Association. His talk, titled "Understanding the processes leading to suicide and how to engage - Considering hidden risks through multi-professional collaboration," aims to shed light on nuanced approaches to suicide prevention.

The Suicide Prevention Personnel Training Conference is an initiative commissioned by Gifu Prefecture, aiming to cultivate talent and awareness in suicide prevention. The event will be conducted in a hybrid format, allowing participants to join both in-person and online. This format not only caters to a wider audience but also encourages interactive participation from various sectors concerned with mental health.

Event Details

- Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
- Time: 18:15 - 19:30
- Venue: OKB Fureai Hall 3F, Gifu (also available online)
- Lecture Title: Understanding the processes leading to suicide and how to engage - Considering hidden risks through multi-professional collaboration
- Speaker: Dr. Ryohei Matsumoto, CEO of MySherpa
- Application Deadline: February 6, 2026
- Registration: Gifu Mental Health Welfare Association
- Organizer: Gifu Prefecture, Gifu Mental Health and Welfare Association

Profile of Dr. Ryohei Matsumoto

Dr. Ryohei Matsumoto serves as the CEO of MySherpa, bringing extensive expertise as a medical doctor and a specialist in psychiatry. He is also a certified industrial physician by the Japan Medical Association and currently holds a position as a guest professor at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine.

With a foundation in psychiatry from Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Dr. Matsumoto achieved his doctorate through groundbreaking neuroimaging research. He has authored over 40 articles in renowned medical journals, including the American Journal of Psychiatry. Before establishing MySherpa in 2016, Dr. Matsumoto served as the director of a psychiatric hospital in Nara Prefecture. His commitment to mental health outreach continues as he leads operations at a mental health clinic that serves nearly 4,000 patients monthly, actively engaging in patient care as a practicing psychiatrist.

About MySherpa's Mental Health Support Services

MySherpa offers a mental health support platform led by Dr. Matsumoto, where online counseling is provided by a carefully selected team of clinical psychologists and certified public psychologists. Users have the flexibility to choose their counselors, with options for ongoing support from the same mental health professional. This personalized counseling approach enhances the overall experience for clients seeking mental health support.

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Company Overview

Founded in July 2016, MySherpa has grown into a crucial platform for mental health support, predominantly focusing on online counseling for both corporate and individual clients. Under the guidance of psychiatric experts, MySherpa ensures evidence-based practices across all counseling services, which are conducted solely by qualified mental health professionals. Since its inception, the company has been adopted by over 400 organizations.

In recognition of its innovative approach, MySherpa was featured in the March 2025 issue of Forbes JAPAN as one of the "Next Generation Impact Startups 30".