
10/09/2025
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health and wellbeing and should be treated with the same level of importance. Every year, September is recognized as Mental health month/Suicide prevention month, with Thursday 11 September 2025, marking this year’s R U OK? Day.
This National Day of Action encourages Australians to check in with others and start meaningful conversations about mental health and wellbeing.
The 2025 theme, ‘Ask R U OK? Any Day’, reinforces the message that every day is the right day to reach out to someone who might be struggling. R U OK? Day shines a spotlight on the importance of connection and having conversations with people you care about all year round.
Your mental health is important, and it matters, it only takes a minute to ask, "R U ok?". Check in on your loved ones every once in a while- it may just save their life.
It is okay to not be okay but never be ashamed to reach out for help when you need it- you are never alone.
RUOK Day is one day of the year, but life happens all day, every day. If you're ready to really listen, you can start with a simple "R U OK?" and offer to listen, or even just to sit in silence. Sometimes it makes all the difference.
Find out more about RUOK day and what you can do for yourself or your loved ones by visiting https://www.ruok.org.au/
Important national crisis support numbers can be found at https://lifeinmind.org.au/support-services/need-help-now
If you, or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000 or visit your nearest hospital.