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Joy Campaign

JOY Campaign
Suicide Prevention Communication Initiative

Cook Children's JOY Campaign is a communication initiative that aims to encourage hope and resilience among children and teens.

The number of children and teens suffering from anxiety, stress and depression is skyrocketing. Sadly, Cook Children's has seen a record number of patients attempting suicide in the past year. The JOY Campaign is a suicide prevention communication initiative led by Cook Children's to bring hope and needed resources to children and families facing struggles and dark times in their lives.

Crisis Information

We recommend you download and print this sheet: Crisis contact information for youth.

Emotional Wellness Videos

Last updated: 6/8/2021

Prevention information and stories

Last updated: 7/15/2021

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It’s a Huge Problem: Teen Opioid Overdoses Spike at Cook Children’s

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Let's Talk: Seven Ways to Get Kids and Teens to Open Up

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Experts Call Pandemic a "Nightmare" for Teen Eating Disorders

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Six Ways to Cope with Difficult Emotions

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Nine Out of 10 Hospitalized Psychiatry Patients at Cook Children's Have a History of Trauma

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Don't Feed the Rat: How To Spot And Stop Bullying.

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Barriers and stigma: Mental health challenges among minority & LGBTQ+ children.

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A different kind of addiction: more kids struggle to put down their devices.

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Two Cook Children’s employees take on youth suicide prevention after losing loved ones.

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Losing a child to suicide. Three parents open up about their loss, grief, pain and trauma.

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Discover the impact and dangers of social media on youth mental health.

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Barriers, stigma and mental health challenges among minority & LGBTQ+ children.

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Over-the-counter medications and the rise in youth suicide attempts.

Crisis contacts

Crisis contacts for youth / Contactos de crisis para jóvenes

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Pandemic Isolation Taking Toll on Kids’ Mental Health

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Now Leading Cause of Trauma Death, Child Suicides Spur New Prevention Campaign

Experts Warn of COVID-19 Related Mental Health Risks in Children

Experts Warn of COVID-19 Related Mental Health Risks in Children

37 Children and Teens Treated at Cook Children's for Suicide Attempts in September

37 Children and Teens Treated at Cook Children's for Suicide Attempts in September

Near Record Number of Patients Seen for Suicide Attempts in August

Near Record Number of Patients Seen for Suicide Attempts in August

Psychology, Psychiatry Patients at Cook Children's Continue to Keep Important Appointments During Pandemic Through Virtual Visits

Psychology, Psychiatry Patients at Cook Children's Continue to Keep Important Appointments During Pandemic Through Virtual Visits

Pediatrician Calls Focus on Children's Mental Health a ‘Wake-Up' Call

Pediatrician Calls Focus on Children's Mental Health a ‘Wake-Up' Call

Okay to Say: New Mental Health Awareness Campaign Targets Families in Denton County

Okay to Say: New Mental Health Awareness Campaign Targets Families in Denton County