Every day, 8 Australians take their own lives; that’s more than 2,100 a year.
According to Lifeline, for each person that dies in this way, another 30 attempt to end their life. R U OK? Day aims to inspire all Australians to help reduce our suicide rate by reaching out and making contact with others. Connect with someone you care about, and help stop little problems turning into big ones.
Staying connected with others is crucial to our general health and wellbeing. Feeling isolated or hopeless can contribute to depression and other mental illnesses, which can ultimately result in suicide. Regular, meaningful conversations can protect those we know and love.
Tomorrow, R U OK? want everyone across the country, from all backgrounds and walks of life, to ask family, friends and colleagues: “Are you OK?”.
It’s so simple. In the time it takes to have a coffee, you can start a conversation that could change a life. Visit the R U OK? Day website | Twitter | Facebook and join in tomorrow.
If you read no further than this and know you’ll join in tomorrow, that’s wonderful. Thank you! But if you have a few more minutes we’d like to tell you a little more about R U OK?Day and why it’s so important...
(BIG thanx Stan for the heads up!)
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