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This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the power of showing up for each other! If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available anytime. Call or text 988. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #BePresentOhio #YouAreNotAlone

Opening up can feel uncomfortable, but you don’t have to have the “right” words to begin. Talking to someone you trust can make a bigger difference than you think. You can always call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Big moments are coming: prom, graduation, college decisions. With them comes a lot of pressure, stress, and emotions. If things feel overwhelming, you can call or text 988 anytime. You deserve to be heard. You deserve support. Always.

Lucky to have support. 🍀 St. Patrick’s Day can come with pressure to drink underage. Alcohol can impact judgment, safety, and even mental well‑being.

You never know what someone is going through. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You are not alone. 💛 #BePresentOhio #MentalWellness #988Lifeline

Now accepting proposals!📢 OSPF is funding youth-led suicide prevention programs across Ohio. Learn more and apply: ow.ly/PAFm50Y0CKp

Winter days can feel long, dark, and draining ❄️💙. Small habits can make a big difference! Here are a few simple ways to lift your mood and take care of yourself during the colder months. #BePresentOhio #WinterMentalHealth #SelfCareTips

#Gratitude can shift your perspective. It reduces stress, boosts mood, and helps you find light even on hard days. 💛This Thanksgiving, take a moment to pause and notice the small joys.

Men’s mental health matters. 💙 Suicide disproportionately affects men, especially younger men in Ohio. This #InternationalMensDay, let’s redefine strength: 💬 Talk about what’s hard 🤝 Check in on your friends 📞 Call or text 988 anytime #Movember

Stress is normal, but it doesn’t have to control you. Take a breath. Step outside. Reach out if you need support. 💛 You can always call or text 988 for help. #NationalStressAwarenessDay

Self-care is still self-care if you spend 5 minutes or 5 days on it. Tak the time to do what you love today 💚💚💚 #selfcare #selflove #allornothing #youmatter #bpo

Schools play an important role in their communities by identifying and responding to youth at risk for suicide. However, addressing suicide in schools can feel daunting, especially in the face of resource constraints and competing priorities. Learn more: link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9…

Giving Tuesday is just a month away! We hope you consider @ohiospf for your #givingtuesday donations to help support our life-saving efforts across the state. #OSPF #InThisTogetherOhio #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters #GivingTuesday2022

Your path is unique to you. #selfmantra #selflove #youmatter

i dont know who needs to hear this, but you belong here #lifeisbetterwithyouhere #youmatter #youbelong #bepresentoh

Schools play a critical role in preventing suicidal thoughts & behavior by supporting healthy coping strategies & identifying at-risk youth. Learn more: link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9… #YouthSuicideBook #SuicidePrevention

Did you know the human brain doesn’t mature until 24 years, this means that adolescent brains process social and emotional information different than adult brains. It also means that we can’t assume treatments that work for adults will work for adolescents.

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for U.S. youth 10-14 per @CDCgov. It's vital to understand the epidemiology of youth suicide to target prevention efforts. Learn more in our new #SpringerSeries book: link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9… #YouthSuicideBook #SuicidePrevention

Growth is growth is growth! Be proud of how far you've come. What is one thing you are working on growing in? #growth #bpo #bepresent #youmatter

Reports find that bullied youth have a higher risk of developing suicidality. Learn more about how bullying correlates to suicidal ideation by downloading your copy of our October one-pager: ohiospf.org/resources/ #bullying #suicideprevention #youthmentalhealth