R U OK?
R U OK?
R U OK?
R U OK?Isabella Kwai was a student reference group member for the 2011 R U OK? at School toolkit. She talks about the pressures faced by students, including bullying and the need to fit in.
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Isabella Kwai encourages all students to get involved on R U OK?Day
R U OK? at School - How to help your mates
It can be hard to know what to say when a friend says, 'I'm not ok.' Watch our role play video to get some tips on how to help a friend in need.
Kellie Jeffress explains why she realized self-harm is never an option
Kellie Jeffress explains how talking to someone helped her cope with peer pressure at school and offers words of advice to other struggling teenagers.
Justice Crew gets involved on R U OK?Day
Justice Crew explains how they'll be supporting loved ones on R U OK?Day.
Nina Pentecost explains how a support person can help manage anxiety
When Nina Pentecost was diagnosed with anxiety, she was worried it would affect people's opinion of her. She has since found that talking about it with friends has helped her live with the anxiety.
Actor Tim Pocock explains how a friend's death has reinforced the importance of asking 'R U OK?'
R U OK? at School Champion Tim Pocock was overseas when he learnt that a friend took her own life. He explains that even when someone seems bubbly and happy, it's still important to ask the question.
Wear It Purple's Katherine Hudson says acceptance is at the heart of the R U OK?Day message
Wear It Purple Founder Katherine Hudson says she hopes teenagers are more accepting and supportive of difference as a result of sharing the R U OK?Day message.
Salvation Army's Brad Ellis describes how one community reconnected after a suicide
Salvation Army youth worker Brad Ellis talks about how family and friends of a young person who suicided gathered to celebrate his life and grieve as a community.
ReachOut.com Youth Ambassador Chris Pycroft explains why talking about a problem can help
ReachOut.com Youth Ambassador Chris Pycroft explains that youth need to be encouraged to talk about any issues they're dealing with.
Poppy Griffiths urges all siblings to look out for each other's wellbeing
Poppy Griffiths' brother took his life and she encourages others who've lost family members to cherish the times shared together and not to feel guilty about enjoying life's joys.
