The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation launched its back-to-school campaign to raise awareness around the anxiety, depression and thoughts of suicide that students, school staff, and parents may be experiencing this year due to COVID-19. The campaign aims at helping students, parents, teachers and others understand that it’s Ok – #ItsOkTo feel however you’re feeling – you are not alone.
The campaign launch coincides with National Suicide Prevention Month. During the month of September, OSPF will continue to share It’s OK messages and imagery to spread awareness on mental health and suicide prevention.
The campaign launched with a short video showcasing a collage of It’s Ok messages created by various kids, teens and adults throughout Ohio. Viewers are reminded that help is available 24/7 by calling 1-800-273-8255 or texting “4HOPE” to 741-741 to speak to a trained crisis professional. The campaign video will be shared on social media across 75 coalitions in Ohio with the common goal of suicide prevention.
To extend the campaign, OSPF is asking for Ohioans to share the #ItsOkTo video on their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to help spread awareness. Additionally, OSFP is encouraging kids, teens and adults to participate by creating their own It’s Ok message and posting it to their social channels, tagging OSPF and using the hashtag #ItsOkTo.
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