What is the GetRightSideUp campaign?

 

Sometimes for teens and young adults, the whole world can feel upside down.  Getting right side up means providing resources to teens and young adults that help them better understand depression and suicide.

The GetRightSideUp campaign was developed to inform Delawareans about how suicide affects children, teens and young adults — no matter where you live or what your circumstances may be. We want to change attitudes and behaviors by letting people know that depression and suicide can affect anyone and that suicide is preventable.

Components of the campaign include:
• Youth Suicide Prevention Toolkits for youth, families, communities and educators 
• DART bus posters
• DVDs with a special suicide prevention message for teens
• Posters
• Public Service Announcements at movie theaters
• Calendars
• Biannual newsletters
• Community presentations

The four messages we want to spread are:

To the Youth:  “Find Balance in an Uneven World”

To the Parents & Family:  “Your Support Can Help Your Teen Get Back on Solid Ground”

To the Educators:  “Your Involvement Can Help Your Students Get Right Side Up”

To the Community:  “Reaching Out to Create a Suicide-Safe Communities”

If you would like more information regarding the GetRightSideUp campaign, contact:

Emily Coggin Vera, MSW  (302)654-6833, ext. 18 or email ecoggin@mhainde.org