Tomorrow is World Suicide Prevention day and R U

ByJarrat Wood

Tomorrow is World Suicide Prevention day and R U OK Day. R U OK Day really highlights the need for us to ask this basic question and check in with people. It’s a question we should be asking everyday. So ask that person you’ve been thinking about #ruok. Start a conversation and actively listen to what they have to say. You can also thank, inspire & ask #ruok. Find out how: www.ruok.org.au

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