Social Media Toolkit

Social Media Toolkit: Suicide Prevention

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and National Suicide Prevention Week is from Sept. 8-14, 2024.

While mental health and suicide awareness is important year-round, Family Support Services encourages you to promote suicide prevention and education with your networks during the month of September. This toolkit has social media posts, resources and graphics to help raise awareness about the importance of mental health and suicide prevention

These messages and links can be used as is, or they can be customized for your community by directing people to your prevention program's information.

Connect with us on our Get Parenting Tips Facebook page and Instagram account or online for more helpful resources.

Dates to Remember:

Sample Social Media Posts

Hashtags: #NationalSuicidePreventionMonth #SuicidePreventionMonth #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #988Lifeline #NIMH

Messaging for Parents

Did you know talking openly about suicidal thoughts and feelings can save a life? National and local mental health services are available.

Messages for Kids

  • Knowing the signs and symptoms of mental health and having a sense of suicide awareness are important when raising kids. Knowing how to talk openly about mental health challenges and how to help can make a world of difference. Learn more at: tinyurl.com/SuicideTalkGPT and tinyurl.com/SuicideHHS.
  • If you're concerned your child may be dealing with mental health issues, you're not alone. Learn early warning signs, and don't delay getting kids the help they need. Learn more at tinyurl.com/MHKidsGPT
  • Addiction changes the brain and alters how a person thinks, behaves and feels. If you're concerned your teenager may be struggling with addiction, find resources and support at tinyurl.com/SubAbuseGPT and tinyurl.com/MHSAHHS.
  • Did you know at least 40% of Texas kids who were bullied or cyber bullied have seriously considered suicide? If you or your kid need someone to talk to, the Texas Youth Helpline is free and available 24/7.
    Visit: dfps.texas.gov/youth-helpline
    Call or text: 800-989-6884

Messages for Postpartum Mothers

  • There is so much joy in welcoming a child into the world, but at the same time, you may experience feelings of sadness and anxiety. Understanding these changes is important so you'll know when to ask for help. Learn more in this article: tinyurl.com/PregPostP-GPT.
  • Being the parent of a newborn is a wonderful experience, but it can also trigger postpartum depression in some people. Postpartum depression is serious, so be sure to seek help when needed. Learn more in this video: tinyurl.com/PPDVidGPT.
  • Is it the baby blues or something else? More than 15% of Texas women experience postpartum depression. Learn more in this video: tinyurl.com/RecPPDVidGPT.

Sample Images

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Being a parent to a newborn can be wonderful, but it can also be overwhelming. GetParentingTips.com
Learn tips and tricks on how to manage stress. GetParentingTips.com
Stress can impact a whole family. Take time to relax. GetParentingTips.com
Learn tips and tricks on how to manage stress. GetParentingTips.com
Being a parent to a newborn can be wonderful, but it can also be overwhelming. GetParentingTips.com
Self-care can help you and your family. GetParentingTips.com
It's OK to reach out. Talking can help. GetParentingTips.com
Find support if your family is dealing with mental health issues. GetParentingTips.com

Resources

Suicide Prevention

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