GIVING YOU THE TOOLS TO HELP SAVE A LIFE
Empowering you
to reach out
and ask
GIVING YOU THE TOOLS TO HELP SAVE A LIFE
Empowering you to reach out and ask
A conversation can change a life
Whenever you notice someone that you care about isn’t themselves if there’s a change in what they are doing or saying or if they are going through something, trust your gut and ask if they are ok? There is no one right way to have this conversation, but our 4 conversation steps RU OK? provide a helpful guide:
1. REACH OUT AND ASK
2. USE YOUR LISTENING SKILLS
3. OPPORTUNITY TO ENCOURAGE ACTION
4. KEEP ON CHECKING
A conversation can change a life
Whenever you notice someone that you care about isn’t themselves if there’s a change in what they are doing or saying or if they are going through something, trust your gut and ask if they are ok? There is no one right way to have this conversation, but our 4 conversation steps RU OK? provide a helpful guide:
1. REACH OUT AND ASK
2. USE YOUR LISTENING SKILLS
3. OPPORTUNITY TO ENCOURAGE ACTION
4. KEEP ON CHECKING
This month's
Spotlight On
” How great a gift we are
to those around us “
Nic, who opens up about his mental health challenges,
alcohol abuse and suicide attempts.
Discover how he turned his life around and found hope and
healing on his journey to recovery.
This month's
Spotlight On
” How great a gift we are
to those around us “
Nic, who opens up about his mental health challenges, alcohol abuse and suicide attempts. Discover how he turned his life around and found hope and healing on his journey to recovery.
Elderly
Reasons why suicide is higher in older adults.
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Stress and Trauma
Helpful things to say to someone who is struggling emotionally?
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Teens
How to recognise if a teen is depressed and/or suicidal?
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When you may need to ask “R U OK”
When you may need to ask “R U OK”
Friends, family and colleagues won’t always tell you that they aren’t doing ok. They may feel ashamed or embarrassed, or they may not want to burden anyone with their struggles. They may also feel that no one will understand what they are going through or that they may be judged. It’s important to make asking R U OK?, a regular part of relationship with friends, family, colleagues and associates. Beside for regular check-ins, here are some times when checking in may become very important.
Friends, family and colleagues won’t always tell you that they aren’t doing ok. They may feel ashamed or embarrassed, or they may not want to burden anyone with their struggles. They may also feel that no one will understand what they are going through or that they may be judged. It’s important to make asking R U OK?, a regular part of relationship with friends, family, colleagues and associates. Beside for regular check-ins, here are some times when checking in may become very important.