Submit Your Story of Hope

Have a Story of Hope, but don't want to have your name attached? Submit it here. 

The way we talk about mental health and suicide prevention matters. These guidelines ensure a safe way to discuss sensitive topics surrounding mental health, instead of furthering stigma and hurtful information:

  • If talking about suicide, do not discuss specific methods.
  • When addressing suicide, do not say, "committed suicide" or "successful/unsuccessful/failed suicide". Use "suicide survivor" or "died by suicide."
  • Do not make statements like "she is schizophrenic." Instead, say, "she is a person with schizophrenia."
  • Avoid victimizing language such as “a person suffering from." Using phrases like “a person living with mental illness” is preferred. 
  • Remember, the purpose of Stories of Hope is to provide hope and support to others. Do not focus on the negative. 

 *Please note, stories may be edited to adhere to the guidelines above, but care will be taken to preserve the content and voice.