Department of Psychosomatic Research

　The mind influences the body through the nervous, immune, and endocrine systems, a relationship that can result in a number of illnesses when a person is under stress. In addition, the mind also has an effect on various physiological changes in the body. The department conducts clinical and basic research into psychosomatic disorders, focusing on physical illnesses closely related to mental stress, eating disorders, and lifestyle-related diseases. In addition to the causes and mechanisms, we also investigate the pathology of these conditions. The department endeavors to develop effective treatments and preventive measures based on these activities.

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Staffs

Position	Name
Director	Kazuyuki NAKAGOME, Director General of NIMH (acting)
Section Chief	Tetsuya ANDO