Such a simple concept, however it has extraordinary results … R U OK? Gavin Larkin experienced the suicide of his father in 1995. A painful journey ensued and eventually saw Gavin co-create R U OK? with Janina Nearn. The R U OK? tagline was brought about from extensive research proving that checking in with someone can really make a difference to their mental state. On the R U OK? website Gavin has said that, Getting connected and staying connected is the best thing anyone can do for themselves and for those who may be at risk. Since its inception in 2009, many Australian celebrities and athletes have enlisted as ambassadors and supporters to help raise awareness. Well known faces like Hugh Jackman; Naomi Watts; Simon Baker; South Sydney Rabbitohs co-captain, Roy Asotasi; former Rugby League player Wendell Sailor and gold medal Olympian Libby Trickett continue to champion the cause. In 2009 Yahoo!7s Sunrise reported that 650,000 conversations took place as a result of the campaign, which statistically is proven to help stop little problems turning into big ones. In 2012, the annual Don Ritchie Award was announced in conjunction with R U OK? Day to recognise the extraordinary acts of service and commitment to suicide prevention, said NSW Minister for Mental Health, Kevin Humphries. After his death, Don Ritchie, the ‘Angel of the Gap’, was recognised for his efforts in saving the lives of hundreds of people at risk of suicide with the award that will continue to recognise the efforts of others in this field. ~en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RUOK%3F_Day To read more about R U OK? Go to the R U OK website: https://ruokday/
Posted on: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 00:55:30 +0000
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