is today! This is all about people connecting in a meaningful way to help anyone struggling with life’s ups and downs, which I’m sure we can all relate to at one time or another.
R U OK? is a suicide prevention charity in Australia, and its goals are simple and things we can all do to:
- boost our confidence to meaningfully connect
- nurture our sense of responsibility to regularly connect and support others
- strengthen our sense of belonging because we know people are there for us
- be relevant, strong and dynamic
Suicide, like mental health, is a delicate thing not often discussed, so take the time to connect by asking someone R U OK? And not just today, make time every day.
J V Birch 
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September 14, 2017 at 2:44 pm
Valerie Morton
Only just saw this Julie – such simple things and yet in the hustle and bustle of the ‘modern’ world, especially around the cities and suburbs, they are so easily forgotten. I still have a little booklet from years ago when I worked with AA – called “Just for Today” – it has always stuck in my mind. That when you feel really low try to do only one small thing for one day …. because one day at a time is possible when the future looks bleak. I haven’t put that very well but you’ll get the drift. Glad Australia makes people aware with such a day.
September 14, 2017 at 7:25 pm
J V Birch
Indeed. Every little thing helps, which can make a big difference x