Growing Up Good
Growing Up Good by Morris Mandarino What does it mean to be and become an adult? Does this suddenly happen overnight? Is there a defined process? The Oxford dictionary defines an adult as a “developed or fully grown person.” This might happen, as we know, before or after the legal age of majority. We are […]
Mark Human Rights Day And #PutOnPurple 2024
Human Rights are rights we have simply because we exist as human beings. They are not granted by any state or organisation and are inherent to us all, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. They range from the most basic – […]
International Volunteer Day 2024
On December 5th, countries around the world recognize and appreciate those people who give their time and effort to benefit others. Started in 1985, International Volunteer Day (IVD) is a time to acknowledge the selfless and courageous efforts of volunteers in the community. Volunteerism is an old tradition, and volunteers have often been the first […]
Donate To TELL This Holiday Season 2024
As the holiday season approaches, will you consider giving the gift of a phone call to someone in need? Last April, we launched the TELL Lifeline Toll-Free Pilot to ensure that the cost of a call is not a barrier to support. The project has been a resounding success, with over 500 more connections and […]
TELL’s #16DaysOfActivism Interviewees
The 16 days from November 25th – December 10th mark #16DaysOfActivism Against Gender Based Violence (GBV). This year, at TELL, we have chosen to mark these 16 days by talking to some influential women active in the field of violence against women and girls in Japan. Every day until December 10th, we will be sharing […]
Winners of 2024 Step Up Challenge
Dear TELL supporters, Our 2024 Step Up Challenge was a great success, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Whether you walked 21,837 steps to honor the lives lost to suicide last year in Japan, fundraised to help us extend our services to more people in need, or engaged your loved ones in discussions […]
Show your Support for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Show your Support for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Violence is a human rights violation, with myriad immediate and long term consequences, not only for those immediately affected, but also for wider society. Violence negatively affects our general well-being, impacts families and communities, and the country at large with financial implications, from greater strains […]
The Importance of Men’s Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma
The Importance of Men’s Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma Men’s mental health is a critical issue that often flies under the radar, but recent efforts, including movements like Movember, are bringing much-needed attention to this important topic. Historically, men have been conditioned to suppress their emotions and “tough it out,” leading many to neglect their […]
PutOnPurple for TELL 2024
#PutOnPurple for TELL on December 10th and Show Your Support for the Elimination of Violence Against Women What? At TELL, we are asking you to #PutOnPurple on December 10th, to show your support for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. When? Tuesday, December 10, 2024 How? Wear something purple, (you could be clad head-to-toe in […]
Step Up Challenge 2024 Winners
We want to start with an enormous THANK YOU for participating in the 2024 #StepUpChallenge. From World Suicide Prevention Day to World Mental Health Day, so many of you raised your voices and your sneakers to #StartTheConversation about #mentalhealth. All over Japan and beyond, you put yourselves out there for a better world and demonstrated […]
Mental Health in the Workplace
Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day, an opportunity to promote positive mental health, encourage people to #StartTheConversation, and support those struggling. The World Health Organisation estimates that more than 1 billion people are living with mental, neurological, and substance use disorders. In 2023, the WHO estimated 15% of working-age adults were living with a mental […]
Kenzo Tanaka – TELL Mental Health Champion
Kenzo Tanaka – TELL Mental Health Champion – #starttheconversation TELL is proud to launch the third video in our inaugural Mental Health Champion series. TELL’s Mental Health Champions are people with lived experience of mental health challenges who are brave enough to speak up, share their stories, challenge stigma and discrimination in Japan, and offer […]