2100 Australians take their lives every year. R U Ok? is a powerful question that can save a life. Today is R U Ok? Day. Have a chat today – you just may save a life!!
The following video is about how R U Ok? day was established by Founder, Gavin Larkin.
There is still stigma around discussing mental health. Programs aimed at suicide prevention, such as Mates in Construction and R U OK?, aim to smash that stigma so that mental health discussions become easier. The more training and awareness, the less stigma there will be, and hopefully we will see more men putting their hands up to seek some much needed help.
If you need, help contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. You can also visit their website https://www.lifeline.org.au/