Suicide prevention is an enormously complex and sensitive challenge the world over. But we also know that some of the world’s smartest people have been working tirelessly and developed credible theories that suggest there’s power in that simplest of questions – “R U OK?” In Australia, this is our National Day of Action and provides an ideal opportunity to engage with the values of R U OK? I encourage and support an R U OK? Culture every day of the year.
We must inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with people around them and support anyone struggling with life. For more information, go to https://www.ruok.org.au/