Youth
…to chat with other transgender teens. http://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis…
STIs/HIV
…of pills or a single pill orally once a day. These days, side effects are minimal. However, it is important to consult your healthcare provider should adverse effects persist; you…
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:…
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…
TELL Launches 2023 “Move for Mental Health Campaign” Raising Awareness about Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Japan
…key events. You can see more about the events at www.tellevents.org. The Step Up Challenge Date: September 10th — October 10th, 2023 Where: Anywhere in the World What: Walk 21,881…
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…
Coping With A Pandemic
…(0120-296-004) – Available weekdays from 10 am – 5 pm https://www.japan.travel/en/news/coronavirus/ https://webchat.bebot.io/JapanNationalTourismOrganization https://www.fukushihoken.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/iryo/kansen/coronasodan.html https://www.mhlw.go.jp/…/covid19-kikokusyasessyokusya.html https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200226_37/ https://www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/tosei/tosei/news/2019-ncov.html https://www.amdamedicalcenter.com/news Preparations & Family Readiness Preparing reduces our risks and our fears. Through family…
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 – 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,…
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…
Chizuko Ogane, (CCP, CPP)
…Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): a type of psychotherapy (talk therapy) that has a solution-oriented approach and aims to help process patient struggles from both a cognitive and behavioral perspective. The…
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…