International Women’s Day 2026: Shining a Light on Menopause at Work
International Women’s Day (IWD) is more than a date on the calendar; it is a global movement that celebrates the achievements of women while highlighting the ongoing pursuit of gender equality. It is also a moment for employers to reflect on the progress made and to address the systemic barriers that continue to hold women […]
March is Suicide Prevention Month in Japan
March is Suicide Prevention Month in Japan. March is a time of great transition: the end of the school year, a time to transition from high school to university, the time to interview for new jobs, a time when reports are due, contracts signed, and taxes filed. Already this year, the TELL Lifeline has seen […]
Living With Bipolar
Living With Bipolar Bipolar affects an estimated 45 million people worldwide, including around 120,000 people in Japan. Each year on March 30, World Bipolar Day encourages greater awareness, understanding, and support for those living with the condition. Living with bipolar can feel like moving between very different worlds. At times, there may be energy, creativity, […]
TELL Shinnenkai A Celebration of 23 Years
On Thursday, January 22, the TELL community gathered at the Ohana Room in the Salesforce Tower, Tokyo, for a special Shinnenkai marking the beginning of the year while honoring Vickie Skorji and her 23 years of dedicated service to TELL. More than 50 people came together for a small private event, reflecting a shared commitment […]
Message From Royanne Introducing New Lifeline Director
Message From Royanne Introducing New Lifeline Director We are pleased to announce Arnold Arao as TELL’s Lifeline Director. Since joining TELL in 2019, Arnold has held multiple leadership roles within the organization including working with training, as a volunteer coordinator, and more recently, as the Lifeline’s Associate Director before stepping into his new role leading […]
Prioritising Mental Health in 2026
As 2026 begins, many people in Japan are carrying over stress from the previous year that has built up but not yet been released. Rising living costs, stagnant wages, and long hours fuel the sense of being constantly switched on, making it difficult to see the positives in life. Surveys from the Cabinet Office show […]
Everyday Heroes
Everyday Heroes On December 5, we celebrate International Volunteer Day, honoring the millions of people around the world who give their time and energy to support others. At TELL, volunteering is at the heart of what we do, and we take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank the volunteers, donors, and sponsors who make it […]
Raising Awareness for Human Rights in Japan
In Japan, November marks two vital human rights awareness campaigns: the Orange Ribbon Campaign for Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Purple Ribbon Campaign, which coincides with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Both campaigns play a critical role in shining a light on the ongoing issues of violence […]
Winners of TELL’s 2025 Step Up Challenge
We want to start with an enormous THANK YOU for being a part of the 2025 Step Up Challenge. From World Suicide Prevention Day to World Mental Health Day, so many of you raised your voices and your sneakers to #StartTheConversation about mental health. All over Japan and beyond, you put yourselves out there for […]
The Promise and Challenges of AI in Mental Health Care
The Promise and Challenges of AI in Mental Health Care Between World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10) and World Mental Health Day (October 10), TELL has highlighted the urgent need to address mental health, especially among young people, and called on the community to join us in our Step Up Challenge for Mental Health. A […]
Step up with TELL to make a difference
Step up with TELL to make a difference In 2024, 20,320 lives were lost in Japan to suicide – including 1,077 students, 529 of whom were between 6-18 years old. (警察庁生活安全局生活安全企画課, 2025) This year, our focus is on our youth. Last year, suicide remain the leading cause of death among those aged 10 to 34. […]
20320 Ways to Move for Mental Health
Across the globe, students of all ages are facing an escalating mental health crisis. In a recent report by UNICEF, Japan ranked 32nd out of 43 countries in terms of mental health, despite ranking first in physical health. In 2024 alone, 20,320 people in Japan died by suicide, including 1,077 students. Of those, 529 were […]