Project Wake Up
After losing a close friend to suicide, a group of college students from the University of Missouri was determined to enact positive change. They quickly formed a nonprofit, Wake Up, premised on spreading awareness: their educational initiatives were designed to encourage a massive cultural shift away from social stigmas surrounding mental illness, depression, and suicide.
Wake Up: Stories from the Frontlines of Suicide Prevention emerged from this collective movement. The film sheds light on four different groups with varied stories to tell about suicide—American veterans, members of the LGBT community, university students, and gun owners. Through their testimony, the film weaves a diverse tapestry of experiences into a multifaceted narrative of the heroes on the frontlines. As it delves deeper into their experiences, Wake Up confronts tragedy with a call to action: by exploring ways to start thoughtful conversations and push for systemic legislative change, it foregrounds steps to a better world.
How to watch:
Project Wake Up is available from June 11 through June 24 to watch. To access it now, click here and use our password (dentsu2021).
Live Panel
Join the live Panel discussion on Tuesday, June 22 at 4pm for an open discussion with experts featured in the documentary. They will discuss their experience working across different communities, the importance of normalizing conversations about mental health, and how our people at dentsu can support each other as we navigate personal challenges.
To join the Live discussion panel, see your calendar invite from AmericasDEI.
Dr Craig Bryan, Director, Division of Recovery and Resilience at Ohio State. Formerly Director of National Center for Veterans Studies at University of Utah
Laura Horne, Chief Program Officer at Active Minds
Dr. Tanya Bass, Senior Manager of Health Equity at Active Minds
Resources and Tools
It is important to have easy access to tools and resources for your mental health when you need to speak with someone. Our commitment to you is to make that as simple as possible, no matter your need. Below are important tools and resources that are available for you through BenefitsPlus: