Ohio Department of Behavioral Health

June is PTSD Awareness Month. About 12 million people in the U.S. are living with PTSD, yet many never receive treatment. The good news: PTSD treatment works. Whether trauma comes from military service, assault, accidents, disasters, or other experiences, effective support can help reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. Join us in raising awareness and sharing hope all month long. #PTSDAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAwareness

Every day is an opportunity to prioritize our mental well-being. Let’s keep supporting each other on the journey to wellness! #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

What better way to spend #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth than getting out in the community and connecting with Ohioans. This month DBH staff joined in: 💚 Ohio Youth Led Collective's inaugural Our Voice. Our Future. event 💚 Cutting the ribbon on the Dr. Fred Frese Residential Center with the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board 💚 NAMI OHIO's Resiliency Ring and Advocacy day 💚 Ohio Children's Alliance's 13th Annual Trauma-Informed Summit 💚 Cutting the ribbon on the Portage Crisis Center in Ravenna with Coleman Health Services and Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County 💚 And much more!

Ohio youth are leading the conversation around mental health awareness. 📱 💚 DBH Director Tia Marcel Moretti joined Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) for the launch of a new youth-focused campaign to raise awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, featuring “N88” (pronounced Nate), a youth-created character designed to make mental health support feel more approachable and accessible for students across Ohio. Developed with input from young people, the campaign aims to reduce stigma, encourage connection, and help more youth know where to turn for support. Campaign materials will begin appearing in schools and youth organizations across Ohio during the 2026–2027 school year. Learn more from OSPF 🔗 https://bit.ly/4dPUTxt If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 988 anytime.

DBH Director Tia Marcel Moretti participated in McDermott Will & Schulte's #McDermottHealthEx2026 last week in Nashville. Thanks to the panelists and everyone who contributed to the discussions throughout the event. It was valuable hearing perspectives from healthcare executives, investors, operators, and advisors on the opportunities and challenges facing hospitals, health systems, and behavioral health organizations today.

For Mental Health Awareness Month, help us defeat stigma by Taking the Pledge to End Stigma on RecoveryOhio’s website! You’ll get a nifty badge you can share on social media, as well as a certificate you can print and post so everyone will know you are working with us to end the stigma! Take the pledge at RecoveryOhio.gov. #RecoveryOhio

If mental health challenges are starting to affect your daily life — your sleep, focus, relationships, or motivation — it’s okay to ask for help. Therapists, counselors, and psychiatrists are trained to support you and guide you through tough times. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. You don’t have to go through it alone. Find help using FindTreatment.gov. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

We all have a role to play in preventing suicide. Start by exploring and sharing our Suicide Prevention Toolkit, packed with tools, tips, and ways to get involved in your community. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ezxzfPj4.

Together, we can make a difference is suicide prevention. This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, join DBH, Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation, and OSU Suicide Prevention Program to support one another and spread hope. If you or someone you know is in crisis, reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You're not alone.

Support is just a call away. If you or someone you know age 20 or under is facing a behavioral health crisis, Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) will send a trained responder to wherever you are — at home, school, or another safe place. You’re not alone — MRSS is here for you. Learn more at MRSS.ohio.gov.