It's almost time to ask: R U OK ??

Saturday, September 10 was World Suicide Prevention Day. In an attempt to raise awareness of this, one of our own, Sharon McGuinness, has shared her story in the Sydney Morning Herald today. Left Behind By Suicide

 Please read her story and then go to  R U OK Day  to find out about on September 15, go to http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/ to find out more about depressive mental illnesses or contact Sharon directly sharonmcg@bigpond.com and offer to sponsor her in her fund-raising attempt for the institute.
 
 For Australian events and campaigns related to World Suicide Prevention Day:

R U OK? initiatives have 3 key objectives:

1. Help employees and students feel good about themselves by connecting with, and supporting others.
2. Increase connection and support within groups.
3. Through reducing stress and depression, help reduce Australia's suicide rate.

Stress and depression are the largest contributors to lost productivity in Australia.

You can sign up for:

R U OK? at Work

R U OK? at School

R U OK? at Uni

R U OK? in Sport

R U OK? in Health

What is R U OK? at School?

This initiative was developed by students, for students. With support from ReachOut.com, teenagers from across Australia have contributed to the development of R U OK? resources, which they hope will raise awareness among their friends and ensure everyone at school is asking each other “R U OK?”