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]]>It’s important for all of us, whatever our background, age or circumstances, to help each other to identify mental health issues and seek support.
Mental illness can have an enormous and tragic impact, not only on individuals, but right across the community. While mental illness does not discriminate, it is a fact that 75 per cent of all mental illness manifests itself in people under the age of 25.
If you, or someone you know isn’t feeling right, please speak with someone or call Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 – available 24/7.
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]]>R U OK? Sometimes it’s the simplest words that are the hardest to say, but today we are being encouraged to start a conversation with someone if we notice they are struggling to cope.
The Turnbull Government is committed to reducing the prevalence and impact of suicide, with its commitment of $192 million over the next four years to strengthen mental health care and suicide prevention in Australia.
Starting a conversation could make a real difference to someone’s life. Sadly, every year, about 2,800 Australians take their own life. The added tragedy is that many of these deaths may be preventable.
The work done by R U OK? will be further complemented by the efforts made to raise awareness on World Suicide Prevention Day, coming up on 10 September.
For more information on R U OK Day and tips for how to start a conversation, visit the R U OK? website www.ruok.org.au
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