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  • Becoming withdrawn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.

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