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Quick tip: Make time to hang
When you find out someone's having a tough time, show support by making time to hang out or chat to them. Give them a call, send an email, or offer to visit. Don't let them face their struggles alone.
Find more tips here.
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Fast fact: How should we picture mental illness?
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SANE Australia's Picture This survey found we should be using images portraying mental illness that put the human experience first, and the diagnosis second.
Other recommendations include:
- Use real people doing 'everyday' things but show the hidden adversity
- Don't use images that link violence with mental illness
Read more about the survey here.
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2,864 reasons for taking action
The ABS released figures showing deaths by suicide had risen to a 13-year high, with 2,864 people taking their own lives in 2014. Help change these statistics by signing Lifeline's petition calling on the government to double suicide prevention funding here.
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Selling goods for good
Bountye is a new app that lets you support R U OK? by selling the pre-loved things you no longer need. Simply list an item and select the R U OK? group as the beneficiary. 94% of the price of all sold goods goes to R U OK? Download the app here.
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Conversation Hero: Mark from Sydney
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“Riding creates an environment where people can open up about what they’re going through with people they trust.
“I get to talk to a lot of people and I’m very open about things. So I find when I talk about it, other people tend to open up too. You can see them thinking ‘I’m not the only one going through this.’”
A huge thanks to Mark and the Cycle of the Mind team for riding 300 km to raise awareness and support R U OK?
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