Mental Health Toolkit

Download and share this short (0:50) clip from psychologist and mom, Dr. Charmain Jackman, on how parents can build trust and open communication with their children to support their emotional wellbeing.

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Instagram & Facebook
Building trust and having open communication is key to supporting your children’s emotional wellbeing. Psychologist and mother of two @askdrcharmain shares her tips for how to build a strong relationship that helps your kids open up.

For more conversation starters visit @SoundItOutTogether + SoundItOutTogether.org! #SoundItOut

Instagram/Facebook Stories
Use 'sticker' feature to add a link to http://www.SoundItOutTogether.org

Facebook
Building trust and having open communication is key to supporting your children’s emotional wellbeing. Psychologist and mother of two Dr. Charmain Jackman shares her tips for how to build a strong relationship that helps your kids open up.

For more conversation starters visit @SoundItOutTogether + SoundItOutTogether.org! #SoundItOut

Twitter
Psychologist & mother of two @askdrcharmain shares her tips for how to build a strong relationship to help your kids open up. For more resources visit @SoundIt_Out + SoundItOutTogether.org! #SoundItOut

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Download and share this short (0:33) video about how one young man uses music to guide him through a stressful time when his family moves to a new city.

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Instagram & Facebook:
Change is tough, but this middle schooler found comfort in the @tyetribbett song, “New,” to help them through it. Let’s encourage our kids to use music as a way to express themselves and talk to us about what they’re going through!

Check out @SoundItOutTogether + the #SoundItOut album to for music to help break the ice: https://SoundItOutTogether.org/album.

Twitter:
Change is tough, but this middle schooler found comfort in the @tyetribbett song, “New,” to help them through it. Check out @SoundIt_Out + the #SoundItOut album to for more music to help break the ice: https://SoundItOutTogether.org/album.

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Download and share this short (0:43) video to see one Mom makes it a priority to check in on her child's emotional wellbeing.

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Instagram & Facebook
Prioritizing conversations about emotional wellbeing with your children starts with parents and caregivers creating spaces where their children can feel emotionally safe. Check out @SoundItOutTogether + SoundItOutTogether.org for more resources! #SoundItOut

Twitter
Prioritizing conversations about emotional wellbeing with your children starts with parents and caregivers creating spaces where their children can feel emotionally safe. Check out @SoundIt_Out + SoundItOutTogether.org for more resources! #SoundItOut

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Watch this music video, featuring KAMAUU, for an example of how a song can help us tap into our feelings and open up conversations with our kids.

Watch on YouTube and share with parents and caregivers in your community.

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Facebook
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haDA8Bf3ndo
When it's hard for kids to express what they're going through, talking about a song or lyrics may help them open up. Visit @SoundItOutTogether + SoundItOutTogether.org for more tips to get the conversation started. #SoundItOut

Instagram/Facebook Stories
Use 'sticker' feature to link to PSA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haDA8Bf3ndo

Twitter
When it's hard for kids to express what they're going through, talking about a song or lyrics may help them open up. @SoundIt_Out and @KAMAUUWORLD bring this idea to life in this powerful PSA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haDA8Bf3ndo
#SoundItOut

This graphic features a motivational quote from mental health activist Juan Acosta. It can give people hope that opening up conversations about emotional wellbeing gets easier over time.

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Instagram
Opening up about our own mental health and reaching out to a friend about theirs isn’t always easy, but it gets easier.

Thanks to @JuanAcosta__ for sharing this inspiration. For more tips, visit @SeizeTheAwkward and SeizeTheAwkward.org.
#SeizeTheAwkward

When Sharing on Instagram/Facebook Stories
Use 'sticker' feature to add a link to SeizeTheAwkward.org

Facebook & Twitter
Opening up about our own mental health and reaching out to a friend about theirs isn’t always easy, but it gets easier. For tips on how to make those conversations a bit easier, visit SeizeTheAwkward.org.
#SeizeTheAwkward

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World events and bad news can get us down or trigger underlying issues. Share out these tips for checking on loved ones during times of stress.

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Instagram
The world can be a tough place and we need to support each other. Here are some ways you can help a friend through these moments and remind them they’re not alone.

Visit @SeizeTheAwkward and SeizeTheAwkward.org for more resources.
#SeizeTheAwkward

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Use 'sticker' feature to add a link to SeizeTheAwkward.org

Facebook & Twitter
The world can be a tough place and we need to support each other. Here are some ways you can remind a friend they’re not alone. Visit SeizeTheAwkward.org for more resources and learn more about how to #SeizeTheAwkward.

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This animated graphic shows how people can support their loved ones through tough times. Share to show what it means to show up and be there for your friends.

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Instagram
When our friends are going through a tough time, we can support them and reach out. How do you show friends that you’re there for them?

Visit @SeizeTheAwkward for tips to help you #SeizeTheAwkward

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Use 'sticker' feature to add a link to SeizeTheAwkward.org

Facebook & Twitter
When our friends are going through a tough time, we can support them and reach out. How do you show friends that you’re there for them? Visit SeizeTheAwkward.org for tips to help you #SeizeTheAwkward

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Post this image as a community reminder to check in on the emotional health of loved ones. Life's hard — it's good to know someone's thinking about your wellbeing.

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Instagram
Have you checked in on your crew lately? If not, this is your sign to reach out.

Visit @SeizeTheAwkward for more resources. #SeizeTheAwkward

When Sharing on Instagram/Facebook Stories
Use 'sticker' feature to add a link to SeizeTheAwkward.org

Facebook & Twitter
Have you checked in on your crew lately? If not, this is your sign to reach out. Visit SeizeTheAwkward.org to learn how you can #SeizeTheAwkward and start the conversation.

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This graphic shows how we can meaningfully support people who are experiencing emotional hardships, instead of untintentionally glossing over their struggles. Download and share across your social channels.

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Instagram
Supporting a friend can make a difference. Next time a friend shares their struggles, use these phrases to validate what they're going through.

Visit @SeizeTheAwkward for more tips and resources. #SeizeTheAwkward

When Sharing on Instagram/Facebook Stories
Use 'sticker' feature to add a link to SeizeTheAwkward.org

Facebook & Twitter
Supporting a friend can make a difference. Next time a friend shares their struggles, use these phrases to validate what they're going through.

Visit SeizeTheAwkward.org for more tips and resources for how you can #SeizeTheAwkward.

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Download and share this bold graphic with an important message. Telling your friends you love, appreciate, and care for them lets them know you're someone they can rely on if they're going through a hard time.

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Instagram
Communicating love and appreciation to our friends is normal! Knowing that we can share laughs on the good days and lean on each other on bad ones is everything.

Share this post with a friend you love and visit SoundItOutTogether.org to learn more about how you can support your friends' mental health. #SeizeTheAwkward

When Sharing on Instagram/Facebook Stories
Use 'sticker' feature to add a link to SeizeTheAwkward.org

Facebook & Twitter
Communicating love to our friends is normal! Knowing that we can share laughs on the good days and lean on each other on bad ones is everything.

Visit SoundItOutTogether.org to learn more about how you can #SeizeTheAwkward and support your friends' mental health.

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Share this image to inspire others to be a haven for those who are struggling, or to let folks know that you're ready to listen.

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Instagram
Even if a friend isn’t ready to talk about their mental health, it’s always good to be ready to listen. #SeizeTheAwkward and be there for them.

Follow @SeizeTheAwkward on Instagram for resources on how to start the conversation

Instagram/Facebook Stories
Use 'sticker' feature to add a link to SeizeTheAwkward.org

Facebook & Twitter
Even if a friend isn’t ready to talk about their mental health, it’s always good to be ready to listen. #SeizeTheAwkward and be there for them.

Visit SeizeTheAwkward.org and follow @SeizeTheAwkward on Instagram for resources on how to start the conversation

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Opening up about feelings and emotions can be difficult initially, especially with your kids. Post this image to let your community know that it gets more comfortable over time.

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Instagram & Facebook
It’s okay if you don’t always know what to say to your child. The most important thing to do is to try + to show up.Over time, it gets easier.

For more guidance on how to start these conversations, visit SoundItOutTogether.org or @SoundItOutTogether. #SoundItOut #ShowUp

Instagram/Facebook Stories
Use 'sticker' feature to add a link to http://www.SoundItOutTogether.org

Twitter
It’s okay if you don’t always know what to say to your child. If you stick with it it gets easier.
For more tips for how to start these conversations, visit SoundItOutTogether.org or @SoundIt_Out. #SoundItOut

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