Publications by authors named "Nobuaki Tsukui"
Objective: The implementation of school-based mental health screening offers promise for early detection of mental health issues in children; however, various barriers hinder its widespread adoption. This study aimed to investigate the predictive value of digital data obtained from an established daily health observation scheme in Japanese schools to identify later mental health issues in children.
Methods: Data for the analysis were obtained from 2,433 students enrolled in five public schools.
Aim: Little is known about the mental health status of children in Japan whose roots are in foreign countries. The differences in language that are used every day may be a factor that makes adaptation difficult for these children. The aim of the present study, therefore, was to examine the mental health status of children who use foreign languages at home via a cross-sectional survey in a large cohort.
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- Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in school settings have a significant impact on adult mental health and can contribute to conditions like Hikikomori, which is severe social withdrawal.
- A study involving 4,000 Japanese adults found that both family ACEs and school ACEs are linked to increased symptoms of depression and anxiety, but school-related factors showed a stronger correlation.
- Specifically, for each point increase in school ACE scores, the risk of Hikikomori increased by 29%, highlighting the importance of addressing school ACEs for improved social adaptation and mental health outcomes.