What would you do if a close friend told you they weren’t doing well, or grappling with a mental health condition having severe impact on their life? Would you feel confident enough to support them?
Today is R U OK Day, promoting mental health and suicide prevention through meaningful conversations about wellbeing.
In recent years a push to make R U OK Day to be a full week, has emerged but advocates are finding it hard to cope with the state of mental health in our country.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health – help is available call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or 13YARN on 13 92 76.
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Produced By: Noah Secomb
Featured In Story: Warren Andrew – community radio presenter at JOY FM, Gary Fahey – Former Executive Officer to AFP Commissioner, , and
First aired on The Wire, Thursday 11 September 2025