University life offers an opportunity to gain a variety of experiences, but when students face a problem, it can be difficult for them to solve it on their own. At that time, support from individuals involved in the student's care—including faculty, family, and friends—will be vital.

If one of your students appears to be concerned about even a small issue, faculty members should work with the related departments in order to solve the problem as quickly as possible. Please contact the following offices for advice or to provide information.

Furthermore, cults and other extremist organizations have been noticed in the past trying actively to engage students in their activities. Additionally, bullying, abuse, harassment, social exclusion and a range of other socially problematic behaviors, as well as suicide, drug problems etc. are increasingly apparent among young people.

Faculty members should be aware of these issues at all times. The Center for Health Sciences and Counseling has physicians, counselors, and public health nurses who offer a variety of advice and support services, including health advice, mental health advice, and support for people with disabilities. The full-time faculty members and staff assigned to the Center offer support as experts in this area.

○Center for Health Seiences and Counseling

• ・Coordinator Office
  Full-time coordinators (faculty members), who act as general consultants, work in close partnership with faculty members at each school, institute and faculty to identify high-risk students. In addition, the students' conditions are assessed and support is provided in cooperation with on-campus counselors, physicians, parents, and off-campus related organizations (medical, welfare, education, etc.).
  If you are not sure where to contact for help, please contact the Coordination Office.
• ・Student Counseling Office
  Full - time counselors (teachers) are available to counsel students on a broad range of issues relating to life, relationships, future plans, and concerns relating to their studies, etc. Each undergraduate/graduate school also has selected members of staff available for advice, particularly relating to studying different subjects.
• ・Health Center
  Doctors (faculty members) and public health nurses (or registered nurses) provide periodic health checkups for students, as well as health consultations, mental health consultations, health guidance, first aid, and referrals to medical institutions.
• ・Support Section for Inclusion
  This office provides students who have disabilities or illnesses with support in securing reasonable accommodation in their learning.
• ・Health Information Promotion Office
  Full-time faculty members gather, analyze, and disseminate health data about the student body as a whole, and organize group activities for students with health risks to provide them with guidance about self-care.

○Office for Harassment Prevention and Counseling

The specialized counselors provide advice and counseling for consultations regarding harassment (acts that infringe human dignity).

○International Student Center

Implements Japanese language programs, education about Japan and short term international student programs on behalf of international students, as well as offering training and advice. Student consultations are done by faculty members.

○General Consultation Offices

Offices are located in eight locations around the University, manned by staff responsible for student affairs. Problems, questions, consultations etc. from students are welcome, and the offices work in partnership where necessary with the Counseling and Health Center, Harassment Consultation Office and International Student Center.