Youth
…help. http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/family-and-friends NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care. http://www.helpguide.org/articles/eating-disorders/helping-someone-with-an-eating-disorder.htm Many resources and information about…
STIs/HIV
…https://www.himawari.metro.tokyo.jp/qq13/qqport/tomintop/ 03-5285-8181 Tokyo Medical Information Service Website available in English and Chinese; can search for clinics based on available language support PrEP in Japan https://prep.ptokyo.org/facilities/search Nationwide Information about clinics offering…
The Power of One
…of British Columbia) https://mantherapy.org/ (Man Therapy) https://www.mhanational.org/infographic-mental-health-men (Mental Health America) in UK https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk/ (Men’s Health Forum) In AUS / NZ https://www.beyondblue.org.au/who-does-it-affect/men (Beyond Blue) In Japan http://https://www.mkpjapan.org/ (Mankind Project Japan) Videos:…
Self Harm
…best for you can help. Reference: “Self Harm.” Lifeline, www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/information-and-support/self-harm/. “Self-Harm.” NAMI, https://nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Common-with-Mental-Illness/Self-harm “Self-Injury (Cutting, Self-Harm or Self-Mutilation).” Mental Health America, www.mhanational.org/conditions/self-injury-cutting-self-harm-or-self-mutilation. https://www.mext.go.jp/b_menu/shingi/chousa/shotou/046/shiryo/__icsFiles/afieldfile/2016/08/24/1363623_001.pdf Resources Self Injury Support Offers confidential crisis…
Suicide Prevention
…one of their supports. Useful links Links for more information on helping people who have suicidal thoughts https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/ https://samaritanshope.org/get-help/how-to-help/ http://www.afsp.org/i-am/worried-about-someone http://www.helpguide.org/mental/suicide_prevention.htm http://www.suicide.org/how-to-help-a-suicidal-person.html http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/whattodo.htm http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/suicide/MH00058 http://www.speakingofsuicide.com/2013/04/12/if-you-suspect/#sthash.shYergPC.dpuf If You Suspect a Friend…
LGBTQ+ – Sexual Identity
…gender sensitive and inclusive environment for all children and teens. Has monthly call-in support for parents and online forum. http://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/youth.htm http://www.findyouthinfo.gov/youth-topics/lgbtq-youth For youth/teens https://www.genderspectrum.org/resources/teens-2/#more-428 Gender Spectrum provides education, training and…
LGBTQ – Transgender
…create a gender sensitive and inclusive environment for all children and teens. Has monthly call-in support for parents and online forum. http://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/youth.htm http://www.findyouthinfo.gov/youth-topics/lgbtq-youth For youth/teens https://www.genderspectrum.org/resources/teens-2/#more-428 Gender Spectrum provides education,…
Bullying
…bullying: http://eurpub.oxfordjournals.org/content/15/2/128 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc7S8HAfDzk http://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2013/nov/20/other-countries-tackle-bullying https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-data/h00855/ Bullying can take several forms including: Physical bullying : hitting, pushing, spitting, destroying someones personal property; Verbal bullying: name calling, threats, inappropriate sexual comments; Social-emotional…
Stalking
…(Japan’s Policy Against the Crime of Stalking). USEFUL PHRASES “Hoittoite!” Back off! “Chikan da!” groper/pervert! “Keisatsu o yonde!” Call the police! “Yamete!” Stop it! SOURCES –https://www.statista.com/statistics/865543/japan-number-stalking-cases/#:~:text=In%202018%2C%20close%20to%2021.6,of%20the%20perpetrators%20were%20men –https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2018/03/17/stalking-revenge-pornography-reports-on-rise-in-japan.html –https://www.stalkingawareness.org/ –https://www.coe.int/en/web/cyberviolence/-/japan-anti-stalking-act –https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341922545_JAPAN’S_POLICY_AGAINST_THE_CRIME_OF_STALKING…
International Domestic Abuse Awareness Month
…Help. Retrieved from https://www.heartlyhouse*]}*.org/tips-for-helping-domestic-violence-survivor/ UN. What is Domestic Abuse. Retrieved from https://www.un.org/en/coronavirus/what-is-domestic-abuse General Resources for more information on Domestic Violence International Justice Mission. Domestic Violence. https://www.ijm.org/stories/case-work/domestic-violence. International Rescue Committee. https://www.rescue.org/announcement/october-domestic-violence-awareness-month…
TELL Launches 2023 βMove for Mental Health Campaign” Raising Awareness about Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Japan
…Manager Development@telljp.comMedia Guidelines on Suicide and Mental Health (Adapted from guidelines from ReportingOnSuicide.org) References and additional information can be found at: www.ReportingOnSuicide.org Important points for covering suicide. Suicide is a…
Domestic Abuse
…change such as a pregnancy, a new baby, or a change in living situation and should also include technology safety. http://www.dvrcv.org.au/knowledge-centre/technology-safety http://nnedv.org/resources/safetynetdocs.html Writing a Safety Plan http://www.domesticviolenceroundtable.org/safety-planning.html Safety Plan Resources…