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- Becoming withdrawn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.
