Overview
In this research project, we aim at realizing economic growth through the improvement of mental health. With this aim in mind, we evaluate the effectiveness of interventions intended for alleviating depression and/or anxiety and which are available for a wide range of people with ease. These interventions include computerized cognitive behavioral therapy (CCBT) using personal computers or smartphones. We also examine whether consumer confidence, social capital, and/or non-cognitive ability, which are thought of as related to economic growth, would improve by the above mentioned interventions.
April 15, 2014 - June 30, 2016
Major Research Results
2016
RIETI Discussion Papers
- 16-E-069
"Association among Socioeconomic Status, Health and Function-related Variables, and Onset of Depression in the Case of Middle-aged and Older People in Japan" (SEKIZAWA Yoichi) - 16-J-059
"Can Artificial Intelligence Heal Human Hearts? A randomized controlled trial on the effects of internet cognitive behavioral therapy with artificial intelligence on depression" (SO Mirai, SEKIZAWA Yoichi and TAKEBAYASHI Yoshitake) - 16-J-054
"Can We Diagnose Depression by Voices in Japanese?" (SO Mirai, TAKEBAYASHI Yoshitake, SEKIZAWA Yoichi and SHIMOJI Takaaki) - 16-J-052
"Do Psychological Interventions for Better Mental Health Lead to Higher Expectations on Future Income and Living Conditions?" (SEKIZAWA Yoichi, GOTO Yasuo, SO Mirai, NOGUCHI Remi and SHIMIZU Eiji) - 16-J-050
"Examining the Relationship between Trust and Psychological Variables: Do psychological interventions enhance trust?" (SEKIZAWA Yoichi, NOGUCHI Remi, SO Mirai, YAMAGUCHI Sosei and SHIMIZU Eiji)