Thursday 12 September 2013

RU OK ? - A question which can change a life.

One simple question which we all can ask is – RU OK?




Depression and suicide are a sad fact of life in our society. Often we may not realise just how down someone is feeling. They may be putting on a brave face, hiding their sadness and loneliness, not thinking anyone will care.



This question- RU OK?- is a simple way of checking with people about how they feel. It gives us “something to say” to start the conversation. Often just knowing where to start is the hard part.
We must however be ready to listen.

These simple steps are a guide to help us with these caring conversations. To say something can make a difference to someone. It can brighten their day to know someone cares about how they are feeling. These words might even save someone’s life.

Today - Thursday 12th September is RU OK? Day so take the opportunity to ask the question soon if you know someone who may not be OK.

More information is available on ruokday.com    It even gives examples of questions you can ask.


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