Self Harm
Self-harm is an act of intentionally harming oneself. For some, it is a way to cope with difficult situations or intense emotions, such as sadness, anger, fear, and anxiety, while for others, it can be a form of self-punishment or a way to seek help from others. Self-harming can take many different forms, including cutting, […]
Myths About Bullying
Myths About Bullying by A. Arao As young people all over Japan head back to school, many are worried about being bullied and ostracized. Bullying is a horrible experience regardless of who is involved or where it occurs. Numerous longitudinal studies have shown how bullying leads to lower academic achievement, anxiety, depression, and too often suicide. In […]
Creating Hope Through Action
Creating Hope Through Action From September 10th through October 10th, TELL will hold a series of events to mark World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) and World Mental Health Day (WMHD). Our focus this September is on youths and the challenges of the last few years. Around the globe, the number of young people feeling overwhelmed by the […]
From music industry leader to director of TELL
From music industry leader to director of TELL “Giles Duke’s first experience with the music industry of Japan occurred when he was a teenager living in Tokyo, back in 1972. His father was cultural attache at the British Embassy and made the controversial decision to deny the visas of a certain U.K. rock band. Giles […]
Grief Awareness
We all grieve. We grieve the people we lose – to death, to separation, to changes in our relationships or friendships. We grieve the loss of jobs, objects, routines, the things that are taken from us or become unavailable, the opportunities we lost or never had, and the people we might have become. Yet despite […]