We are pleased to announce that Professor Naoki Kondo has contributed a feature article to Issue 13 of KIZUNA News, published by the Matsumoto Global Foundation.
In this article, titled “Positive Possibilities of Positive Health: Insights from a Researcher’s Perspective,” Professor Kondo discusses the critical role of social determinants of health and the growing importance of social prescribing. He describes this approach as a way to create environments that naturally foster community connections.
The article highlights innovative community models, such as the initiative in Yabu City. Here, residents use a “spider web” chart app to visualize their well-being and collaborate with link workers to design their desired lifestyles. By integrating Positive Health with social prescribing, these efforts aim to build resilience and support individuals in fostering rich connections and living with a sense of purpose.
Read the full article here.