- Sleep and related disorders
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Circadian rhythm and melatonin
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Treatment of Major Depression
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Restless Legs Syndrome Research
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Psychosocial Factors Impacting Youth
- Cultural Differences and Values
- Tryptophan and brain disorders
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Disaster Response and Management
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
Tokyo Kasei University
2018-2025
Waseda University
2015-2022
Tokyo Medical University
2010-2022
Rikkyo University
2022
Shiga University of Medical Science
2020-2021
Shibuya (Japan)
2016-2018
Neuropsychiatric Research Institute
2007-2015
Sleep Comprehensive Care Clinic Yoyogi
2012-2014
Health Sciences University of Hokkaido
2007
Aim The aim of this study was to develop and validate a J apanese version the A thens I nsomnia S cale ( AIS‐J ). Methods created using back‐translation design. total 477 outpatients with chronic insomnia 163 individuals from general community were recruited. Participants asked complete along two other scales – versions P ittsburgh leep Q uality ndex everity ndex. Results consisted two‐factor structure: ‘nocturnal sleep problem’ (items 1–5) ‘daytime dysfunction’ 6–8). Internal...
We conducted a meta-analysis using 20 randomised controlled studies of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. The mean pre-post effect size was d = 0.94, which maintained at follow-up. when comparing the CBT control group 0.61. Within group, university clinics (d 0.77) larger than that other 0.37). difference sizes hardly noticeable with family or parents child only 0.03). Further are required to examine effectiveness versus CBT.
The Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) can be regarded as a highly useful instrument in both clinical and research settings, except for when assessing the severity level. This study aims to determine criteria AIS by using Severity Index (ISI). A total of 1666 government employees aged 20 years or older were evaluated ISI, Patient Health Questionnaire depressive symptoms, Epworth Sleepiness daytime sleepiness, Short Form Survey Medical Outcomes Study health-related quality life (QoL). significant...
There is a lack of evidence regarding answers for clinical questions about treating insomnia disorder. This study aimed to answer the following questions: (1) how use each hypnotic and non-pharmacological treatment differently depending on situations (2) reduce or stop benzodiazepine hypnotics using alternative pharmacological treatments.Experts were asked evaluate choices based 10 disorder nine-point Likert scale (1 = "disagree" 9 "agree"). The responses 196 experts collected, categorized...
Article AbstractObjectives: To determine (1) whether insomnia is a factor related to the presence or persistence of depression for 2 years in Japanese population and (2) which component associated with rural cohort. Method: This community-based longitudinal study. Two thousand eight hundred twenty-five people aged 20 older were evaluated at baseline, those participants, 1,577 (56%) reevaluated after years. During both surveys, participants asked describe demographic variables fill out...
Misalignment between an individual's circadian phase and his/her environment due to social imposition is called jetlag (SJL). SJL has emerged as a public health concern, it contributes unhealthy lifestyle adverse outcomes. This study aimed elucidate the percentage of in large Japanese population using version Munich ChronoType Questionnaire (MCTQ). A total 10,000 participants responded web-based cross-sectional survey, final sample comprised 3708 (60.1% male; average age 45.1 [SD 13.4]...
Although sleep debt and social jetlag (SJL) influence daytime dysfunctions, the effects of both SJL on them have not been analyzed. The aim this study was to examine mutual relationship between sleepiness, mood, work performance. This a cross-sectional health conducted Japanese general population. A total 4505 workers (30% female, aged 43.57 ± 11.63 years) were selected Sleep defined by index (SDI), which is discrepancy desired real duration. SDI scores exhibited positive but weak...
Sleep problems are known to be risk factors for subsequent emotional and behavioral difficulties in childhood adolescence. To date, there has been no study investigating the relationships between sleep habits a large nonclinical sample of preschool age children. The aim this was examine these associated with (2 5 year old) Their mothers (n = 1,746) completed multiple-choice questionnaire about behavior their children, as well own working hours at Tokyo metropolitan public nursery schools....
<h3>Importance</h3> According to the stepped-care model, there is a medium large effect size for using cognitive behavioral therapy insomnia that delivered digitally, such as smartphone application. However, it has been reported studies fully automated applications without expert support have high dropout rates. <h3>Objective</h3> To examine effects of and individually tailored brief behavior (BBTI) 2 weeks on insomnia-related symptoms, social disabilities, work productivity among workers...
This study aimed to validate the Japanese version of 9-item Stress and Anxiety Viral Epidemics scale (SAVE-9) relationships among stress related viral epidemics, insomnia, anxiety, depression. A cross-sectional questionnaire-based was conducted online. In total, 1000 healthcare workers (579 men, 421 women; mean age: 43.11 ± 11.69 years) were asked complete SAVE-9, Athens Insomnia Scale, Generalized Disorder-7 Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale. For analysis, participants...
Abstract Background Mood disorders, with a particular emphasis on depression, exert significant influence job performance and participation, leading to substantial levels of workforce presenteeism absenteeism. Often, individuals who rejoin the following depression-induced sick leave encounter lingering impairments are frequently prone repeated periods absence. Therefore, predicting occupational engagement in timely manner is crucial for devising appropriate management strategies affected by...
Abstract Background This study aimed to investigate whether psychological flexibility moderates the relationship between premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) symptoms and depression, anxiety, positive parenting, negative parenting. Methods For this study, a sample of 1,538 menstruating mothers with children aged 0 3 years (227 0-year-olds, 428 1-year-olds, 409 2-year-olds, 424 3-year-olds) was assessed utilizing Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Scale (PMDDS), Parental Acceptance Action...
Background Insomnia is a quality of life (QOL) disorder complicated by various mental or physical daytime dysfunctions in addition to nocturnal insomnia symptoms. This study aimed develop and examine the reliability validity self-administered scale that can sensitively easily assess QOL disturbances patients with insomnia. Methods From 122 primary (mean age 53.8 ± 17.1 years), 11 items correlated sleep-related clinical indices were extracted designated Scale for (QOL-I). The QOL-I evaluated....
Abstract Introduction The prevalence of Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder (DSWPD) in the general population, especially among young people, and its impact on daytime functioning have been studied various countries. However, there is currently a lack longitudinal research examining prognosis DSWPD consistent population. This study investigated progression at-risk population through follow-up surveys conducted at two-year intervals. Methods In 2019, 7,810 individuals responded to web-based...
Most of our knowledge about anxiety in adolescents has come from studies conducted Western countries. Little is known the extent to which these results can be generalized those who live other cultures. The main aim this study was compare frequency and correlates symptoms among Japan England.A total 689 (338 England 351 Japan), aged 12-17 years, took part research. They completed a set questionnaires were used measure DSM-IV disorder symptoms, general difficulties positive attributes,...