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TBWAMCR creates “living” poster for suicide charity

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TBWA\MCR is behind a new campaign, highlighting the unseen side of suicidal behaviour.

Working with PAPYRUS, Prevention of Young Suicide, the aim is to demonstrate that one of the biggest problems is emotional suppression, or “putting on a brave face.”

In partnership with Ocean Outdoor, TBWA\MCR has created a “living” poster showing the struggles that are often hidden around other people. The DOOH, using Ocean’s Look Out facial detection technology, shows a young girl, who is seemingly sad and depressed, but when the tech detects that someone is looking, she acts happy, masking her true feelings.

The poster will change throughout the day, showing all the different ways that suicidal thoughts can look.


“Suicide is the biggest killer of under 35s in the UK, so this campaign is vital in spreading awareness of PAPYRUS who can help those most in need,” said Gary Fawcett (Executive Creative Director of TBWAMCR).

“We also hope to shine a light on emotional suppression, encouraging family and friends to check in with their loved ones.”

In the last decade, the 15-19 age group has seen an increase of 68% in numbers of suicides.

“Children and young people face unprecedented pressures as they struggle to make their way in life,” added Ged Flynn, Chief Executive of the national charity PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide.

“Relentless social pressure, added to the fact that they are living in such turbulent and uncertain times, is causing many of them to struggle with life. Some begin to give up hope.

“Our children and young people need to know they are not alone and that professional help and support is available.”

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