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Motohiro Sakai
Academic Visitor
Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Miyazaki, Japan
Academic Visitor, Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford
Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Public Psychologist, Japan
My research focuses on psychological support and interventions for school nonattendance and prolonged social isolation (hikikomori). I have led the development of Community-Wide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CWCBT) for Hikikomori—a structured support system designed to bridge the gap between social withdrawal and active social participation. This includes online CBT programs, family-based interventions, and community support systems in collaboration with local governments and partner organizations.
I am deeply committed to advancing accessible mental health care for marginalized populations and to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among psychological services, public policy, and community-based support. My work also emphasizes the development of digital tools and training programs to address the shortage of mental health professionals.
Research Profile: https://srhumdb.miyazaki-u.ac.jp/html/100002031_en.html