R U OK?
On R U OK? Day, Thursday, 8 September, Australians are reminded every day is the day to ask, ‘are you OK?’ and start a conversation whenever they spot the signs someone they care about might be struggling with life. R U OK? contributes to suicide prevention efforts by encouraging people to invest more time in their personal relationships and building the capacity of informal support networks – friends, family and colleagues – to be alert to those around them, have a conversation if they identify signs of distress or difficulty and connect someone to appropriate support, long before they’re in crisis.
The R U OK? website has a range of free resources, tips and ideas to help you start the “Are you Ok?’ conversation
4 steps to get the conversation started on R U OK day 2022 – You could change someone’s life!
1. Listen – listen with an open mind, don’t rush the conversation
2. Encourage action – How can I support you? Or ‘ it might be useful to link in with someone who can support you?
3. Encourage action – How can I support you? It might be useful to link in with someone who can support you, I’m happy to help you find someone.
4. Check in –. Don’t forget to stay in touch! Every day is a great day to ask R U OK
The workplace Support Poster (to add local contacts) has contact details for several national support services. There is also a section where you can fill in details of your local mental health service. The poster can be used digitally and also printed and put up around workplaces. It also features the four steps of an R U OK? Conversation.
WORRIED SOMEONE MIGHT BE SUICIDAL?
Contact Lifeline for crisis support. If life is in danger, call 000