Media Kits:

 


Media Campaign:

Remember to insert your school’s name (within the social media messages, posters have no school names) where Ole Miss, who created the campaign, has their name. Do this in all the social media messages.

Week 1:

Twitter Posts:
  1. Mississippi State University is partnering with the Mississippi Coalition of Partners in Prevention in hopes to inform students of the facts about suicide and alcohol/drug misuse
  2. Help us #SpreadTheFacts about suicide and alcohol/drug misuse

Facebook Post:

Mississippi State University is partnering with the Mississippi Coalition of Partners in Prevention (MCPP) in hopes of creating a safer campus for our students. It is important to us that our students are informed with the facts on suicide and alcohol and drug misuse. No lectures, no hype, just the facts.



Week 2:

Twitter Posts:
  1. Students, alcohol and drugs contribute to over 50% of all suicides and over 50% of all violent crimes. Be the change and #SpreadTheFacts
  2. Students, ARE YOU drug free? #DrugFree4Me
  3. Step aside, suicide! #LiveYourLife
  4. Individuals ages 16-24 are involved in more than 1/3 of all alcohol related traffic accidents #BeSmart #SpreadTheFacts
  5. Remember to always use a designated driver if drinking is involved, DD’s are for me!

Facebook Post:

Students, #SpreadTheFacts about suicide and alcohol and drug misuse to help create a safer campus and healthier student body. According to www.fit.edu, alcohol and drugs contribute to over 50 percent of all suicides and over 50 percent of all violent crimes. Individuals in between the ages of 16 and 24 are involved in more than one third of all alcohol related traffic accidents. Remember to always have a designated driver! Help be the change and remember to #SpreadTheFacts.



Week 3:

Twitter Posts:
  1. Alcohol is the most widely used drug in America. Don’t use, don’t abuse
  2. 95 percent of all college campus violence is alcohol related #SpreadTheFacts

Facebook Post:

#SpreadTheFacts and make Ole Miss safer. According to www.fit.edu, alcohol is the most widely used drug in America and 95 percent of all college campus violence is alcohol related. Don’t give in, don’t use and don’t abuse. @MCPP



Week 4:

Twitter Posts:
  1. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10-24 #SpreadTheFacts #LiveYourLife
  2. 4 out of 5 teens who attempt suicide have given clear warning signs, take notice #SpreadTheFacts
  3. Step aside, suicide #LiveYourLife

Facebook Post:

#SpreadTheFacts According to the Jason Foundation, suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 10-24. Four out of five teens who attempt suicide give clear warning signs beforehand, so take notice to those around you and be a friend to those in need. @MCPP



Week 5:

Twitter Posts:
  1. 28 percent of all college dropouts are alcohol users #SpreadTheFacts
  2. Teens are more likely to use e-cigarettes than cigarettes #SpreadTheFacts
  3. Be smart and don’t start #DrugFree4Me

Facebook Post:

Students, according to www.fit.edu, 28 percent of all college dropouts are alcohol users. Stay in school and say no to drugs and alcohol. Times are changing and now teens are more likely to use e-cigarettes than cigarettes. #SpreadTheFacts #DrugFreeBulldogs @MCPP



Week 6:

Twitter Posts:
  1. Alcohol accounts for over 100,000 deaths per year in the US alone #SpreadTheFacts
  2. Alcohol is the leading cause of death for people ages 15-24 #SpreadTheFacts
  3. Be drug free #DrugFree4Me

Facebook Post:

Students, we have more information for you so you can help us #SpreadTheFacts. According to www.fit.edu, alcohol accounts for over 100,000 deaths per year, in the US alone. It is also the leading cause of death for people ages 15-24 so be smart and don’t abuse alcohol or drugs #UMSafety @MCPP



Week 7:

Twitter Posts:
  1. Between 1986 and 1996, DWI arrests were highest for 21-year-olds #SpreadTheFacts and #BeSmart
  2. Students, don’t drink and drive. It’s not worth it!
  3. Students, think before you drink

Facebook Post:

Students, remember to never drink and drive. Always designate a sober driver, DD’s are for me! According to www.fit.edu, between 1986 and 1996, DWI arrests were highest for 21-year-olds. Don’t be a statistic. Be the change. Safe lives and think before you drink. #SpreadTheFacts @MCPP



Week 8:

Twitter Posts:
  1. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for college-age youth and ages 12-18 #SpreadTheFacts
  2. Get help and give life a chance. Step aside, suicide
  3. Students, you’re a rebel for life so #LiveYourLife!

Facebook Post:

Students, suicide is the third leading cause of death for college-age youth and those ages 12-18. Be aware of those around you and be a friend to someone in need. If you are feeling depressed or need someone to talk to, don’t hesitate to make an appointment with the Ole Miss counseling center, located at 554 Fraternity Row. Email counslg@olemiss.edu or call (662) 915-3784. The center is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.



Week 9:

Twitter Posts:
  1. More teens and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza and chronic lung disease COMBINED #SpreadTheFacts
  2. Suicide is a permanent solution to only a temporary problem. Get help and call the UM counseling center: (662) 915-3784
  3. Get help and give life a chance #LiveYourLife

Facebook Post:

According to the Jason Foundation, more teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza and chronic lung disease COMBINED. Students, remember that suicide is a permanent solution to only a temporary problem. Think before you act and don’t hurt others by ending your own life #SpreadTheFacts @MCPP



Week 10:

Twitter Posts:
  1. More than 40% of all college students with academic problems are alcohol users #SpreadTheFacts

Facebook Post:

Students, remember to stay safe in everything that you do! Keep remembering to #SpreadTheFacts about suicide and alcohol and drug misuse. More than 40 percent of all college students with academic problems are alcohol users. Don’t drink and keep your grades up!



Week 11:

Twitter Posts:
  1. 51.3% of adults ages 18 and older are current regular drinkers (at least 12 drinks in the past year) #SpreadTheFacts
  2. Stop alcoholism and save lives #SpreadTheFacts
  3. 12.9% of adults ages 18 and older are current infrequent drinkers (1-11 drinks in the past year) #SpreadTheFacts
  4. 12.9% of adults are not regular drinkers, lets add to this number

Facebook Post:

Students, Did you know that 51.3 percent of adults, ages 18 and older are currently regular drinkers? This means that they have had at least 12 drinks within the past year.

12.9 percent of adults, ages 18 and older are currently infrequent drinkers. This means that they have had 1-11 drinks within the past year. Everyone work to drink less and be healthy! #SpreadTheFacts @MCPP



Week 12:

Twitter Posts:
  1. 9.2% of people, ages 12 and over have had illicit drug use in the past month #DrugFree4Me
  2. 7.3% of people, ages 12 and over had used marijuana in the past month #SpreadTheFacts
  3. Drug free is the way to be #DrugFree4Me #SpreadTheFacts

Facebook Post:

Students, remember that being drug free is always the way to be! Lets keep on spreading the facts about drug misuse! Did you know that 9.2 percent of people, ages 12 and over have had illicit drug use in the past month? In addition, 7.3 percent of people, ages 12 and over have used marijuana in the past month. #DrugFreeBulldogs #SpreadTheFacts @MCPP



Week 13:

Twitter Posts:
  1. 2.6% of people ages 12 and over had used a nonmedical psychotherapeutic drug in the past month #SpreadTheFacts
  2. Just say no #DrugFree4Me

Facebook Post:

Students, in a survey conducted in 2012, it was reported that 2.6 percent of people, ages 12 and over, had used a nonmedical psychotherapeutic drug within the past month. Kids are trying drugs at a young age, be an example to them and just say no #DrugFreeBulldogs #SpreadTheFacts @MCPP



Week 14:

Twitter Posts:
  1. After marijuana, prescription and over-the-counter meds account for most of the top drugs abused by 12th graders in the past year #SpreadTheFacts
  2. Don’t use and don’t abuse #SpreadTheFacts

Facebook Post:

The National Institute on Drug Abuse reported that after marijuana, prescription and over-the-counter medications account for most of the top drugs abused by twelfth graders in the past year. Students, be the change #SpreadTheFacts. Join us in our effort to spread awareness on suicide and drug and alcohol abuse.



Week 15:

Twitter Posts:
  1. 18.1% of adults, ages 18 and older, currently smoke cigarettes #SpreadTheFacts #SmokeFreeMSU
  2. Don’t use, don’t abuse #SpreadTheFacts

Facebook Post:

Remember, MSU is a smoke free campus. Let’s strive to make our student body healthier and happier! Don’t smoke and take care of your body. 18.1 percent of adults, ages 18 and older, currently smoke cigarettes #SpreadTheFacts @MCPP



Week 16:

Twitter Posts:
  1. Good news: Cigarette smoking and binge drinking are down over the last decade #SpreadTheFacts


Week 17:

Twitter Posts:
  1. Alcohol is the 3rd largest cause of death in the US, 2nd only to heart disease and cancer #SpreadTheFacts
  2. Alcohol and tobacco use are a significant "risk factor" in heart disease and cancer #SpreadTheFacts
  3. Students, think before you drink

Facebook Post:

Students, according to www.fit.edu, alcohol is the third largest cause of death in the US, second only to heart disease and cancer. Alcohol and tobacco are also a significant “risk factor” in heart disease and cancer. Think before you drink and live a healthier, longer life. You’re a rebel for life, so enjoy it #SpreadTheFacts @MCPP



Week 18:

Twitter Posts:
  1. 35% of 12th graders have used marijuana in the past year #SpreadTheFacts
  2. 6.8% of 12th graders have used Adderall in the past year #SpreadTheFacts
  3. Students, remember drug free is the way to be #DrugFreeBulldogs

Facebook Post:

The National Institute on Drug Abuse reported that 35 percent of twelfth graders have used marijuana in the past year. The NIDA also reported that 6.8 percent of twelfth graders have used Adderall in the past year. Remember that drug free is the way to be #SpreadTheFacts @MCPP



Week 19:

Twitter Posts:
  1. Did you know, almost 64% of high school seniors do not view regular marijuana use as harmful? #SpreadTheFacts
  2. Remember to just say no #DrugFree4Me
  3. Students, keep remembering to #SpreadTheFacts and #LiveYourLife

Facebook Post:

Did you know? According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, almost two thirds, which is nearly 64 percent of high school seniors do not view regular marijuana use as harmful. Help #SpreadTheFacts so the youth of America knows the truth. We can all live a healthier, more positive lifestyle @MCPP



Week 20:

Twitter Posts:
  1. Each day in our nation there are an average of over 5,400 suicide attempts by young people grades 7-12 #SpreadTheFacts
  2. Suicide is serious and a problem within young adults #LiveYourLife
  3. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem
  4. Suicide is NOT the answer, seek help #SpreadTheFacts
  5. Step aside, suicide #LiveYourLife #SpreadTheFacts

Facebook Post:

According to the Jason Foundation, each day in our nation, there are an average of over 5,400 suicide attempts by young people grades 7-12. If you see someone in pain, be a friend. If you yourself are experiencing depression or mixed feelings, all you have to do is seek help. We are all here for each other at Mississippi State University. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem and it is not the answer. #SpreadTheFacts @MCPP