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R U OK? Day – 12 Sept 2013

The R U OK? Foundation is dedicated to encouraging conversations to prevent suicide and promote mental health.

R U OK? Day is a national day of action and reminds people to regularly check in with family and friends and meaningfully ask ‘are you ok?’ of anyone struggling with life.

How to ask R U OK? Follow the steps or use the 4 min. cartoon video or PPT or PDF: https://www.ruokday.com/resources-for-you/how-to-ask-r-u-ok/

More resources: https://www.ruokday.com/resources-for-you/r-u-ok-at-school/

Inspiring video stories: https://www.ruokday.com/video-stories/

Crisis support and hotlines: Lifeline, SANE, Beyondblue, ReachOut, Headspace and more.

https://www.ruokday.com/resources-for-you/crisis-support/

Mental health organisations

Recent research has shown that young people are becoming less likely to call helplines, preferring online chat instead.

ReachOut 

http://au.reachout.com/ 

Online fact sheets, tips and forums to help 14-25 year olds manage tough times, including stories and online discussions.

BeyondBlue

http://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Information and resources about depression and anxiety.

Black Dog Institute

http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/

Information about mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder; staying well techniques.

Headspace

http://www.headspace.org.au/

The National Youth Mental Health Foundation. Online chat and telephone support.

 

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