Make It OK

Make It OK Spotlight: Community Health Center Fort Dodge

posted by Chase Langos on MAY 25, 2022

Make It OK is a community campaign to reduce the stigma around mental illness. From just talking to friends and family about mental health to becoming an ambassador and spreading the word yourself, every effort helps. Regina Suhrbrier, the Outreach Coordinator at Community Health Center in Fort Dodge, took community involvement one step further to let her whole community know that it's ok to not be ok!

Make It OK Spotlight: Lily Glenn

posted by Chase Langos on MAY 17, 2022

When discussing mental health across our communities one group is often left out, children and young adults. One Iowa high schooler is looking to change that. By analyzing other mental health programs and talking to fellow teens, Lily Glenn identified where mental health messaging falls short with young people and is using every resource available to her to change that.

Making It OK in Southwest Iowa: Katie Sandquist

posted by Chase Langos on MAY 09, 2022

Make It OK Ambassador Katie Sandquist goes above and beyond to fight the stigma around mental illness in Iowa. Read about what she is doing in Southwest Iowa to spread the message of Make It OK to her community!

Mental Health Awareness Month 2022

posted by Chase Langos on APR 04, 2022

Mental Health Awareness Month is a great time to reduce stigma by starting conversations and increasing understanding about mental illness with special Make It OK resources and events happening in May! Download our 2022 toolkit and start the conversation in your community!

Make It OK in the Workplace: Rasmussen Group

MAR 31, 2022

Rasmussen Group takes a closer look at reducing the stigma of mental illness in the workplace, and help employees feel more comfortable seeking the mental health services they might need.