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Event Overview

On February 2, 2026, the Consortium for Mental Health Investment will host an event titled "Exploring Future Growth Areas in Corporate Health Management". This event aims to examine the expanding interest in mental health investments, emphasizing a hybrid format for service providers involved in health management and human capital.

Background of the Event

As companies increasingly adopt health management practices, the concept of human capital management has intertwined with mental health initiatives. This shift redefines "mental health" beyond mere mental health measures, expanding to include employee engagement, support for women's health and life stages, and workplace environment enhancement. These elements are being recognized as vital investment areas for sustainable corporate growth. However, service providers in these sectors often face significant challenges, such as:

1. Understanding the direction of national policies.
2. Identifying what employers prioritize and the types of services they seek.
3. Effectively demonstrating the value of their services to society.

To address these challenges, the upcoming event will combine the launch of the second phase of membership recruitment with discussions on how to broaden the understanding of mental health investments. Key sponsors will share insights into the future industry development in this space.

Highlights of the Event

The event will be split into two parts:
Part One: Key updates will be presented by Kenji Kawakami, a policy official and the consortium’s representative, covering:

• - The latest trends surrounding health management and human capital management.
• - Noteworthy policies and trends related to mental health investments.
• - Activities and future directions of the Consortium.

Part Two: Featuring discussions around the newly established tool for supporting mental health services, “Wellcoco®”, initiated in 2025. This segment will cover:

• - Employer information disclosure needs.
• - Reflection on the application process for the first phase.
• - Key points for the upcoming second phase.
• - Practical insights into application and registration procedures.

Participants will also have a networking opportunity after the event for business card exchanges and collaborative discussions.

Recommended Attendees

This event is tailored for organizations offering health management and mental health-related services, including those focusing on:

• - Employee engagement
• - Organizational development and management support services
• - Women’s health initiatives (e.g., femtech) and life-stage support
• - Work-life balance support services for parenting and caregiving
• - Companies and organizations aiming to expand into the fields of human capital management and well-being.

Event Details

• - Date: February 2, 2026
• - Time: 16:00 – 18:00 (Registration starts at 15:30)
• - Format: Hybrid (In-person and Online)
• - Venue: Seed Library (1st Floor, Yushima First Building, 3-19-11 Yushima, Bunkyo Ward)
• - Fee: Free (pre-registration required)
• - Capacity: 50 in-person; 500 online.

Participants must register using this special web form by January 28, 2026. For more details, visit this link.

About the Consortium for Mental Health Investment

The Consortium for Mental Health Investment operates with the goal of viewing efforts for mental health in the workplace as an investment rather than a cost. This organization seeks to collaborate with various stakeholders from the private sector, academia, and government to expand mental health investments.

For inquiries, please contact:

• - Email: [email protected]

We encourage everyone involved in health management and mental health services to participate in this insightful event.