Dr. Kotaro Imamura, PhD
Project Associate Professor
Kotaro Imamura, PhD, is a Project Associate Professor at the Department of Digital Mental Health, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo. His research focuses on the primary prevention of mental health problems in working populations, with a particular emphasis on Internet-delivered psychological interventions, including Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT). He aims to advance scalable, evidence-based digital mental health solutions for employees while contributing to the broader promotion of positive mental health and well-being in the workplace.
He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, including influential randomized controlled trials and international collaborative work. Key publications include:
- Imamura et al. Does Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) prevent major depressive episode for workers? A 12-month follow-up of a randomized controlled trial. Psychol Med. 2015.
- Imamura et al. Effects of an Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) program in Manga format on improving subthreshold depressive symptoms among healthy workers: a randomized controlled trial. PLoS One. 2014.
- Buntrock et al. Psychological interventions to prevent the onset of major depression in adults: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis. Lancet Psychiatry. 2024.
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