By Kathryn Sheppard | Corporate Development Manager
Dear Friend,
The cherry blossoms have arrived again in Japan, and it is difficult to believe that it has now been more than a year since the pandemic started and our lives were turned upside down. The TELL team has been working hard every day to ensure the Lifeline is up and running and that we can share needed resources with the community.
Domestic violence has skyrocketed since the onset of COVID-19, as more women have needed to stay home. It is crucial that individuals know they can reach out to TELL and that there will be someone to listen, help them access shelters and develop safety plans if necessary. Studies have shown that suicide can be prevented when a person has someone who will listen to them.
In response to the inordinate impact women have faced during this time, we are having a spring conference ‘’COVID-19 Mental Health Disparities: Pursuing Equality in Japan’’ where we will invite businesses, organizations, schools, individuals, and professionals for a virtual 2 day conference focused on the mental health disparities that are exposing the disadvantages women and young people are facing. Together, we can make a difference.
Supporting the Lifeline directly helps the many women who need it now. Won’t you help us to save a life?
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