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
…renew the prescription and receive counseling and blood tests. Social welfare is available to cover part of the prescription cost as well as doctor fees. The welfare system can be…
The Power of One
…conversation) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_eX8CH3-7k (Man Up) References American Addiction Centers. (n.d.). Men’s Health. Retrieved June 16, 2022, from MentalHelp,net: https://www.mentalhelp.net/men/#:~:text=Men’s%20Health-,Men’s%20Health,or%20not%20taken%20as%20seriously. Dattani, S., Ritchie, H., & Roser, M. (2021, August). Mental Health. Retrieved…
Why Bill Gates is “Investing” (Another) $5 Billion in Africa and Africans
…invested to reduce stunted growth due to malnutrition will return $17 in greater earning capacity in the workplace. That’s why Bill Gates says he is “investing” in Africa and Africans….
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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…
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…
Domestic Abuse
…of coping strategies to survive each day. World Health Organization 2000, Women and Mental Health: An Evidence Based Review, World Health Organisation, Geneva http://www.who.int/mental_health/publications/women_mh_evidence_review/en/ Get Support Now All forms of…
Association of South Pacific Area (UNWTO)
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism. As the leading international organization in the field of…
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…
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…