Charlotte Shanks Went the Extra Mile for TELL
On February 28, Tokyo resident Charlotte Shanks ran the Tokyo Marathon, finishing tiredly but with a smile on her face.
Supporting Mental Health in Japan – Reflections on TELL
The unifying characteristic of TELL supporters is their concern for mental health, and their belief that access to mental health services is vital to community well-being.
Supporting Mental Health in Japan – Reflections on TELL from the Outgoing Board Chair
The unifying characteristic of TELL supporters is their concern for mental health, and their belief that access to mental health services is vital to community well-being.
Disaster Preparedness: an Anniversary, and a Reminder
Everyone who experiences or sees a disaster is affected by it. No one is untouched. It’s completely normal to be “not fine”. And there are things you can do to help yourself recover.
TELL Respects Your Privacy
As a friend of TELL, you know we were founded in 1973 to provide free and confidential Lifeline service. And our volunteer telephone counselors work anonymously in order to preserve caller anonymity. At TELL Counseling, we of course also guard client confidentiality very closely.
Start Training for the TELL Charity Runathon!
A rite of spring for charity-minded runners and walkers, the 17th edition of the TELL Charity Runathon will take place at the Tama River (Tamagawa) running course on on Saturday, May 28. All proceeds from the event will support TELL.
You’ve Got Stress. Now What?
Last month, a revision to Japan’s Industrial Safety and Health Act obliged firms to offer annual stress tests to employees. That test, if you have not yet taken one, is likely to reveal that you, like millions of others, are under stress.
Lifeline Volunteers Wanted: Help Us Go 24/7
In 2014, 25,000 people died by suicide in Japan, roughly 70 suicides every day. Suicide was also the leading cause of death for Japanese youths aged 10-19. Last year 4,600 Japanese youths died by suicide and another 157,000 instances of hospitalization for self-inflicted injuries were reported.
Lifeline Extends Reach to Kansai
TELL Lifeline Update
Lifeline Dramatically Improves Shift Coverage Extends Reach to Kansai
TELL Lifeline Update
Do You Work Out?
Healthy body, healthy mind.
20th TELL Connoisseurs’ Auction on November 24
NOVEMBER 9, 2014 – TELL, a not-for-profit organization that has provided mental health support and counseling services to Japan’s international community for over 40 years, will host its 20th Annual Connoisseurs’ Auction at the ANA InterContinental Tokyo on Tuesday, November 24.