Healthcare & medicine
Can I get mental health treatment in Japan in English?
Yes. Foreign residents and visitors can access psychiatric, psychosomatic and psychological services in Japan, including some English-language providers. Public-insurance coverage depends on whether the service is insured medical treatment.
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What you need to know
Requirements & exceptions
- Psychiatric medical treatment can be covered where the provider/service is within public insurance.
- Private counseling and some psychological services may be entirely self-paid.
- English-language availability varies substantially by city and provider.
Documents
- Passport/ID
- Insurance information if applicable
Likely cost
Depends on public-insurance coverage and provider. Insured treatment normally uses the statutory patient copayment; uninsured, elective and private services are charged at provider rates.
Where to act
Medical institution / pharmacy; municipality or insurer for public-insurance/subsidy procedures.