Stories We Tell Ourselves
A student-led art campaign to change the narrative about suicide and mental health.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
What is this about?
Stories We Tell Ourselves is a student-led art campaign that addresses the stigma around suicide and mental health. The intention of this campaign is to give students a safe space to express their feelings around these issues and encourage each other that the issues of suicide and mental health are nothing to be ashamed about!
Who is this for?
Any student in grades 6-12 attending a public school in Douglas County.
Visual Art
Entries for visual art can include sketches, drawings, digital designs, paintings and other visual works of art.
Spoken Word
Entries for spoken word can include poetry and short stories. These can be submitted as writings or recorded audio\video.
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources
HeadQuarters Kansas
HeadQuarters Kansas is leading a movement to prevent suicide and build resilience in Kansas. Since our founding in 1969, we’ve pioneered crisis and counseling services, training, advocacy and awareness initiatives to provide help, hope and healing to all Kansans.
#BeMoreLikeClaire
#BeMoreLikeClaire is an organization that challenges the societal norms around relationship violence through education and awareness. They empower communities that foster healthy relationships in safe and protective environments.
988
The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.
Submit Your Entry
Together we can address the stigma around suicide and mental health, and change the narrative so everyone can feel comfortable speaking up about their challenges!