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TELL Launches 2023 “Move for Mental Health Campaign” Raising Awareness about Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Japan

By on September 16, 2023

In 2022, the number of suicides in Japan was 21,881. Alarmingly, 514 of these deaths were elementary, middle, and high school-aged children, the highest on record.

In Japan, suicide remains the leading cause of death by people ages 15 to 39, and it is estimated that there are more than 535,000 suicide attempts in Japan every year. With the increasing stressors and uncertainty in the world, there is a rise in the prevalence of depression and anxiety. However, these important topics remain surrounded by silence and stigma in many communities in Japan.

TELL, Japan’s leading mental health non-profit serving the international community, will launch its Fall Move for Mental Health Campaign on September 10th, 2023. Timed to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day and culminating in the annual Tokyo Tower Climb on October 14, 2023, the Fall Move for Mental Health Campaign will raise awareness and funds to support TELL’s mission to provide mental health support and suicide prevention for the international community in Japan.

In 2023, TELL is proud to commemorate 50 years of providing ongoing mental health support in Japan. However, there is still much work to be done. Raising awareness and promoting understanding of mental health issues can shatter the stigma and break down the barriers to accessing important support services. We believe that the work needed to address these pressing issues starts with all of us. It is vital that we all understand that receiving support is nothing to be ashamed of, but rather a sign of strength.

The Move for Mental Health Campaign is anchored by two key events. You can see more about the events at www.tellevents.org.

The Step Up Challenge
Date: September 10th — October 10th, 2023
Where: Anywhere in the World
What: Walk 21,881 steps individually or as a group to honor the 21,881 lives lost to suicide in Japan last year. (Although it is a walking challenge, it is up to creative interpretation. Do 21,881 of something or an activity you enjoy for 21,881 seconds or 6 hours 8 minutes).
Tickets: Adults: ¥1,500 / Kids (12 and under): free

For more information visit: https://www.tellevents.org/step-up

The Tokyo Tower Climb
Date: October 14, 2023, 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Where: Tokyo Tower
What: Teams and individuals come together to race, climb, and walk up the 600 steps of the Tokyo Tower and raise awareness about mental health. Last year’s fastest time was 3 minutes 10 seconds! Will you rise to the challenge? Tickets are limited to 500 people.
Tickets: Children (4 – 12): ¥2,500 / Community, School, and Individual: ¥4,000 / Corporate team members: ¥12,500

For more information visit: https://www.tellevents.org/tokyo-tower-climb

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