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Parenting during COVID-19

For all of us, these are unprecedented times. We have no prior experience exactly like this and as humans, our brains don’t cope well with sudden changes. Yet, we have this innate capacity to learn and adjust to new surroundings. We’ve survived as a species thanks to this mechanism of survival.  If you have kids, […]

Returning to the workplace

With the state of emergency now lifted across Japan, we are all beginning to navigate a new world with COVID-19. The three Cs (avoid Closed spaces, Crowded places, and Close Contact) require us to continue to make changes in our work & school practices, social interactions with others, where we can travel, and family lives.  […]

Covid-19 Coping Tips

Every day, there is more tough news and uncertainty about COVID-19, which isn’t helping most of us to get a good night’s sleep. Good sleep is essential for: Supporting a strong immune system. Mental acuity: clear thinking, improved memory and concentration which helps us make better decisions.  Improved mood: lack of sleep can make us […]

Changes To Lifeline Phone & Chat Hours During COVID-19

Due to the COVID-19, our hours of operation will be split between our phone and chat service. If our Lifeline is not available during normal operation hours, you will find us on chat. Please check our chat page to connect with us.

Coping With A Pandemic

As we prepare nationally to reduce the spread of the latest coronavirus COVID-19 in Japan, it’s perfectly normal to feel anxiety about this emerging health crisis. COVID-19 is not MERS, and it is not influenza. It is a new virus with its own characteristics.  Disruptions to work, living situations, schools, and daily routines have added […]

Walk with us, talk with us

TELL is proud to announce our 5th Talkie Walkie event made possible again by the generous support of Morgan Stanley. You can show your support by joining one of our walks in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe or Nagoya, or a mental health run in Sendai. Or you can hold your own walk for TELL anywhere in Japan […]

Volunteer Spotlight: Mirei

Mirei was born in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, and briefly lived in Saitama prefecture, before spending six years being schooled in English in Foster City, near San Francisco. Upon returning to Japan, she attended public school, and entered Junior High School and High School with other returnees. She is currently in her third year at International Christian […]