Application deadline: September 27th, 2026 (Japan Time)
The Japanese Society of Psychiatry and Neurology (JSPN) is now accepting applications for the JSPN Fellowship Award, which is presented to early-career psychiatrists from Asia and around the world. The purpose of this award is to recognize early-career, outstanding psychiatrists and to encourage academic discussion and personal friendships with early-career Japanese psychiatrists at the 123rd annual meeting of the JSPN from June 24th to 26th, 2027 in Nagoya, Japan.
The awardees and Japanese psychiatrists have collaborated to produce academic publications. Their achievements can be found here.
Applicants must:
Requirements to receive the award:
Selected applicants will be expected to:
Applicants must choose one of the following two topics and submit an abstract of 200–300 words.
The abstract must include a statement regarding ethical considerations. Even if your research does not require ethical consideration, the abstract should state the grounds for this determination. For detailed instructions, click here.
In the world, 8% of children and 15% of adolescents are reported to have some form of mental disorder, underscoring the importance of mental health support and services. Furthermore, promoting mental health during childhood and adolescence—through the development of socio-emotional, interpersonal and stress management skills etc—is crucial for preventing mental disorders in adulthood and fostering well-being.
Schools provide a key opportunity for intervention in promoting mental health among children and adolescents. UNICEF, WHO, and UNESCO identify the following as its pillars: (1)Create an enabling learning environment for positive mental health and well-being; (2) access to early intervention and mental health services and support; (3) Promote teacher well-being; (4) Enhance MHPSS capacity in the education workforce; (5) Ensure meaningful collaboration between the school, family, and community to build a safe and nurturing learning environment.
However, it is recognized that promoting mental health in schools faces various challenges, such as budgetary constraints, intersectoral collaboration, and societal understanding, and the methods and scope of implementation vary by country and region.
Japan has a long history of school health programs. In recent years, various initiatives have been undertaken to promote children’s mental health in schools. By 2019, school counselors had been appointed to all public elementary and junior high schools to provide psychological support to children. Furthermore, in 2022, mental health was incorporated into the health education curriculum. At the same time, however, challenges related to mental health in schools—such as bullying and school refusal—remain significant.
Applicants should submit an abstract in response to the following questions.
For the purposes of this topic, “school-based mental health promotion” refers to initiatives conducted in primary or secondary education and does not necessarily need to be implemented on a national scale.
Please also describe your specific involvement in the research or project being presented.
In your country or region,
Q1 What do education professionals recognize about mental health for children and adolescents?
Q2 What kinds of school-based initiatives are being implemented to promote mental health? What role do mental health professionals play in these initiatives?
Q3 What challenges have these initiatives encountered during implementation, and what measures have been taken to ensure they are implemented effectively? What additional measures are needed to make these initiatives more effective or expand their reach to a broader population in future?
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Case: 31-year-old woman
Chief complaint: Unable to go to work, Insomnia
Personal History:
She was the second of two siblings. There were no notable complications during pregnancy, delivery, or early development. She had a conscientious personality and was academically successful during her school years, often being relied upon by others. After graduating from university, she obtained employment. At the age of 28, she married and changed jobs following relocation. She has no children and currently lives with her husband.
History of Present illness:
Following her job change, she initially adjusted well to her new workplace. Approximately one year later, she was promoted and became responsible for managing subordinate staff. She increasingly struggled with the demands of being caught between the expectations of her supervisors and those of her subordinates, and gradually developed depressive mood and insomnia. She visited a psychiatric clinic and took a leave of absence from work for about one month, after which her symptoms improved. She returned to full-time work and was able to continue working for approximately three months; however, one month ago, she again developed depressive mood, insomnia, morning palpitations, and tearfulness when thinking about work. Two weeks ago, she attempted to leave home for work in the morning but was unable to do so and took the day off. Since then, she has been unable to return to work. Although the morning palpitations have lessened, her other symptoms have persisted.
Mental Status Examination:
She visits the clinic accompanied by her husband. She is a thin woman of appropriate appearance for her age. Although she appears fatigued, her grooming and hygiene are well maintained. There is no prolongation of response latency, and communication is smooth. However, when discussing work, she becomes tearful and makes self-reproachful statements such as, “Other people are working much harder,” and “My husband is busy too, and I am causing trouble for him.”
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Please answer the following questions. In addition, describe any systems, initiatives, or research projects included in your abstract in which you have been actively involved.
Q1. What assessments would you perform for this patient? What differential diagnoses and final diagnosis would you consider, and what treatment plan would you propose?
Q2. What are the characteristics and challenges of mental disorders related to workplace stress in your country or region?
Q3. What medical and social welfare systems are available in your country or region to support patients like this in returning to work?
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| The 123rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Psychiatry and Neurology | |
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| Date | June 24 – 26, 2027 |
| Venue | Nagoya Congress Center |
| Meeting President | Nakao Iwata, M.D., Ph.D. (President, Fujita Health University) |
| Theme | To Craft a Visionary Compass for the Future of Psychiatric and Medical Practice |
Applicants must submit through the On-Line Registration System below for the Fellowship Award regarding the 123rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Psychiatry and Neurology.
After your submission at On-Line Registration System, you will receive a confirmation e-mail.
Please contact the following Congress secretariat in case you do not receive the e-mail 30min. after your submission.
E-mail:jspn123@m.congre.co.jp
Please note that JSPN does no longer accept any inquiries about your application from one week after the deadline.
Application deadline: September 27th, 2026 (Japan Time)
JSPN secretariat；
E-mail: jimu-kokusai@jspn.or.jp
August 2026
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