R U Ok Day 2021

When do you think is the best time to make a moment meaningful and ask someone, "are you OK?"

• When they're surrounded by people in a noisy place

• When they're running out the door

• When they're in a quiet, comfortable, somewhat private place

• Never, I'll ignore my gut instinct that something's not right

What's important to remember when listening to someone talk about how they're feeling?

• Tell them about your problems and 'that time' when you felt the same

• Let them talk without interruption, ask open questions to help them explain and listen without judgement

• Talk over them so they can't get a word in

• Make eye contact but don't really listen to what they're saying

What is a good next step you could encourage them to take to manage their situation?

• Suggest they talk to someone who can provide further support, like their doctor or someone they trust

• Tell them it's not that bad and they'll get over it

• Suggest they don;t talk to anyone else about how they're feeling

• Suggest they stop doing their favourite things; like sport, seeing friends or hobbies

What can you do to show you genuinely care?

• Forget what they have told you

• Laugh it off

• Tell them they're weak for talking about their problems

• Check in with them again soon to see how they're going

What are some ways you could start a conversation to ask someone "are you OK?" Choose all that apply.

• How are you doing with everything that's going on?

• How are you finding things at the moment?

• How are you finding school?

• Want to catch up?