R U OK?

Learn how to reach out and ask R U OK? and understand how to keep the conversation when you find out someone is struggling. In Australia 8 People take there life every day, for every one death it is estimated that 30 people will attempt to take their own life and 89% percent of people report knowing someone who has tried to take their own life.

Got a feeling that someone you know or care about it isn’t behaving as they normally would? Perhaps they seem out of sorts? More agitated or withdrawn? Or they’re just not themselves. Trust that gut instinct and act on it. Learn more about the signs and when it's time to ask R U OK?

By starting a conversation and commenting on the changes you’ve noticed, you could help that family member, friend or workmate open up. If they say they are not ok, you can follow our conversation steps to show them they’re supported and help them find strategies to better manage the load. If they are ok, that person will know you’re someone who cares enough to ask.

For more information on how to reach out, what to say next after R U OK and how to continue to support someone in your life that that is struggling please visit https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask