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A conversation could change a life


Trust the Signs, Trust your Gut and Ask R U OK?
#RUOK? Day 2020.

Held annually on the second Thursday of September, R U OK? Day aims to inspire and encourage everyone to connect with people who may be struggling emotionally. Each year, is it estimated that 65,000 Australians make a suicide attempt, and so RUOK? Day is a day dedicated to reminding people in communities to support those struggling and to pick up that conversation, potentially changing a life.

What are the signs? Do they seem:

    • Confused
    • Unable to switch off
    • Lonely or lacking self-esteem

Are they:

    • Experiencing mood swings
    • Becoming withdrawn
    • Behaving recklessly

Are they experiencing:

    • Relationship issues
    • Work pressure
    • Financial difficulty


These are only a few of the signs, to find out more and how to ask #RUOK? visit the dedicated website https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask.