Seize the Awkward | Friendship & Mental Health | Ad Council

Nobody likes an awkward silence. In fact, we usually try to avoid it. But sometimes, an awkward silence can be a good time to check in with a friend about their mental health.
If you’ve noticed your friend hasn’t seemed themselves recently, break through the awkward silence and ask them how they’re feeling. Because showing you care can make a real difference to your friend’s mental health.
So, find out how to seize the awkward today at seizetheawkward.org
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[@Maikurshi]

every time I see this add it makes me so happy. It feels like it reached out to me and held my hand.

[@jw3299]

Anyone consider the affect these commercials have on individuals actually suffering mental illness? like for example when your watching a show on demand and none of your friends give a shit?

[@laclipps1]

Her voice tho 😍👌

[@jrewing1512]

Everyone needs encouragement.

[@Viperan8815]

Actually saw a game sponsor this and cam where, sadly mental illnesses are too common today. Thank you guys for helping to bring it to the light

[@lisasnyder4952]

WOW - couldn't be illustrated more perfectly.

[@captivecat5858]

A Spring Awakening original cast member? I’m in.

[@dizzy_ddigital]

this is so nice XD

[@Kim.Garian]

This commercial hits right at home.

[@PeterLotterhos]

Thats awesome, i love it!!!

[@Grace-cw9dd]

Awesome!

[@katherinemccabe7479]

fkfnk i saw this ad and like immediately tried to find out if that was rly gideon glick or if i was crazy

[@maggiea.6102]

Gideon is hilarious!

[@klandiebaby]

oh hey she was in backstage

[@hayleydon8282]

I’m glad you commented I was trying so hard to figure it out lll

[@callyah]

Aviva Mongillo :)

[@manofallsorts6022]

Never heard of this

[@ScribbleDribble]

K

[@jonandregarcia1384]

Who is he. He does look familiar. But I can't place my finger on it

[@abig_old_swan]

He's Gideon Glick.