ANALYTICS
social environment
An era where the number of people suffering from “psychological stress” is increasing.
In March 2020, people's lives changed significantly due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection.
Changes in lifestyles, including a decrease in human interaction, an increase in working from home, and a diversification of values.
Furthermore, psychological problems are becoming more prominent due to the stagnation of the Japanese economy, various social problems, uncertainty about the future, feelings of loneliness, and worries.
As the number of people suffering from anxiety and psychological stress has increased, the number of people seeking psychiatric treatment and counseling has been on the rise in recent years .
Additionally, the number of people seeking new lifestyles is increasing due to diversification of values.
Figure 1 shows that there are more people who suffer from psychological stress (mental illness) in their work or life due to concerns about the uncertain future, questioning their way of life, and feelings of anxiety. It can be seen that there has been an increasing trend in recent years.
More than 50% of workers experience severe anxiety or stress at work or in their professional lives.
Figure 2 shows that from 2013 to 2020, the percentage of workers who feel severe anxiety, worry, or stress regarding their work or professional life remains at over 50%.
Looking at the contents, the ranking is as follows.
1st place Amount of work
2nd Place Failure/Responsibility
3rd place: interpersonal relationships
Characteristics of people who are prone to psychological stress
Typical personality traits and characteristics of people who are prone to psychological stress include the following:
① Nervous
You tend to notice details easily and feel anxious easily.
②I am a perfectionist
Because you have high standards for yourself and strive for perfection, you can easily feel stress over failures and mistakes.
③ Having self-negative thoughts
You may be prone to stress because you have negative thoughts or a negative image of yourself.
Occupations and occupations that are prone to psychological stress are as follows:
Organization within a company: Human resources/management positions: managers, managers, etc.
Medical-related occupations: doctors, nurses, caregivers, etc.
Education-related occupations: teachers, childcare workers, principals, etc.
Sales position: sales person, sales, marketing, etc.
Service industry: restaurants, hospitality industry, hotel industry, etc.
Negative effects of psychological stress on daily life and work
When psychological stress continues for a long period of time, it can lead to physical and psychological symptoms. Below are some of the main negative effects that common stress can have on your work and life.
1. Physical symptoms
High blood pressure, decreased immune function, headaches, stiff shoulders, insomnia, gastrointestinal disorders, etc.
2. Psychological symptoms
Stress can cause low mood, depression, anxiety, panic, etc.
3. Deterioration of interpersonal relationships
Deterioration of relationships with partners, family, and workplace
4. Decrease in work performance
Decreased motivation to work, concentration, and thinking ability, deterioration in work performance and productivity, etc.
The number of people unable to talk about stress is on the rise
From the graph in Figure 3, which shows whether there is someone they can talk to about stress, it is thought that there are approximately 4.2 million people who do not have someone they can talk to about work-related stress.
This may include cases where there is someone you can talk to, but you are having troubles that the other person cannot talk to about what you want to discuss.
Furthermore, due to various factors such as the information society and diversification of values in recent years, the number of people who are burdened with worries and anxieties that they cannot talk to others about is on the rise, and the number of patients is increasing. is also possible.
The growing importance of wellbeing
In recent years, awareness of mental health has increased both in the world and in Japan, and awareness of mental wellness and well-being is on the rise.
In particular, the impact of the new coronavirus has increased stress and anxiety, changes in values, and a shift from "material desires" to "mental satisfaction and self-actualization," which will enrich not only your health but your entire life. This trend is becoming a global trend.
In other words, these needs are increasing as the times change from "material wealth" to "spiritual wealth."
What is well-being?
Well-being refers to being mentally and physically healthy and happy.
The purpose is not only to improve your health, but also to improve the quality of your lifestyle, reduce stress, and maintain physical and mental health.
What is mental wellness?
At KOKOROMI, we define mental wellness as the process of achieving well-being (a state of mental, physical, and social health and happiness).
In recent years, the importance of well-being has increased, and the wellness industry has flourished in a wide range of fields, including health, fitness, beauty, diet, relaxation, and mental health.
Various means to improve mental wellness
It is known that people with high levels of mental wellness have a positive impact on their physical health.
Therefore, mental wellness is also an important element to enhance well-being.
As a means to improve mental wellness and aim for well-being, we offer sports, fitness, beauty, health foods, etc., as well as things that focus on "mental health" such as yoga, Zen, relaxation, and mindfulness. It's getting a lot of attention.
In recent years, the wellness industry has grown rapidly due to health consciousness and lifestyle changes.
According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the market size of the "health care industry" is expected to reach approximately 12 trillion yen in 2025, demonstrating its high importance.