Aki Mental Clinic
About
Located in Kandacho, Tarumi Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, Aki Mental Clinic is a psychiatric clinic specializing in psychosomatic medicine and psychiatry. Dr. Akiko Fujita, the clinic director, graduated from the Hyogo Medical University School of Medicine and completed her doctoral studies at Nagoya City University Graduate School. She holds the qualifications of Doctor of Medicine, Designated Physician for Mental Health, and Board-Certified Psychiatrist by the Japanese Society of Psychiatry and Neurology. The clinic provides treatment centered on psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy for a wide range of mental health concerns, including insomnia, depression, panic attacks, social anxiety, and hallucinations or delusions. The clinic also addresses women's specific mental health needs, offering consultations for premenstrual irritability, medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding, postpartum mood changes, and menopause-related concerns. Additionally, the clinic provides family counseling, corporate mental health consultations, and collaborates with schools, offering comprehensive support that includes the patient's surrounding environment. Consulting hours are Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM, with first-time visits by appointment only. For follow-up visits, same-day appointments can be made via computer or smartphone. The facility is equipped with counseling rooms and offers English-language support and barrier-free accessibility. When necessary, the clinic provides referrals to specialized facilities for head CT and MRI examinations, as well as to psychiatric hospitals with inpatient facilities, serving as a gateway to psychiatric care in the community.
