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R U OK? is calling on everyone to ask R U OK? Any Day because life happens every day.
The reminder comes as 72% of Australians are reporting elevated levels of distress. However, R U OK? research has found an overwhelming majority (90%) of people who are regularly asked R U OK? feel more supported, connected and cared about.
“There is an increase in supporting behaviours around R U OK?Day, our National Day of Action,” said Katherine Newton, CEO R U OK? “However, we don’t want people waiting until September to reach out to the people in their world who might be struggling because life happens every day.”
More than half of Australians experience a stressful time at least once a year, and nearly two in five Australians report high or very high levels of distress. Importantly, research shows when people feel connected and have a sense of belonging, it’s a protective factor against suicide.
Ask R U OK? Any Day because life happens every day.
R U OK?Day is Thursday 12 September 2024. Visit ruok.org.au for free tips and tools to build the Ask R U OK? Any Day message across your year. Including the R U OK? Conversation Guide.
Lifeline provides free and confidential crisis support at any time of day or night. Call 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14 or chat online at: lifeline.org.au.
13YARN is a free 24/7 service offering crisis support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people. Call 13YARN (13 92 76).
