#ruok2020

Every year Australia holds an event called RUOK? Day. This is an event acknowledging mental health awareness and reminding everyone that it’s okay not to be okay and you can talk to someone if you’re upset by something. This year, the theme is involved around the next question. What happens if someone isn’t okay? It’s all about what happens next, so that’s what I’d like to write about. Many people don’t know what the next question is when someone says they’re not okay. Instinctively we’ll ask the person ‘what’s wrong?’ However, that may not always be the best choice. Being open to discuss things that ail an individual for some take a lot of trust. One may never know what is going on, or what has happened in a persons life. This has a possibility of causing more distress.  This is a day everyone focuses on mental health and reaching out to family and friends, but one may wonder what happens if someone says no. Do you know? You’d ask them what’s wrong, but as previously stated, that’s not always the best cause of action. It’s important to remind people that you are there for them, if they need or want to talk, let them know you’re open ears, if they just want company, stay with them. Caring for someone is far more than just talking these are only a select few of things you can do for your friends and family.  I simply thought I’d write a short thought-pad on this. I’d like you to think about this too, although other countries don’t have this day, make sure you check in with your friends and family and offer your support to those who may need it. You never know what may be going on in someone’s life, or in someones mind. So please be kind to one another, and stay safe. All the best, Viper.

Water is important not just for our consumption, but for our mental health. I know I missed are you ok day, but I recommend if your friend is having a tough time, take them down to the water side and talk about it with them.

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Today is R U OK day, a day where we check in with others to ask R U OK? If this year has taught us anything it is that we all need to check in with each other more often and more regularly and not just once a year. There will be many more people to check in with this year due to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic so don’t be afraid to reach out and ask someone R U OK? This year the message also says “there is more say after R U Ok” and that is also very true, so wether it’s a family member a work colleague or a friend who you see all the time just ask them R U OK? don’t forget about that neighbour you always see on your street but never actually have the time for or it could be your local barista that makes your morning coffee for you but you are always on your phone and never acknowledge just ask R U OK? I truly hope that you R all OK #ruok #ruokday #ruok2020 ruokday2020 (at Leura, New South Wales) https://www.instagram.com/p/CE71xVrHgT4/?igshid=1wbj60j6g10pw