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[teamspiritsports]

R U OK? Day at Team Spirit Sports: Supporting Mental Health Together

At Team Spirit Sports, we recognise the importance of mental health and the role we can play in supporting one another. This R U OK? Day, our team took some time to connect, check in, and enjoy a day filled with good food and friendly fun.

A Delicious Lunch Courtesy of Pho Home We kicked off the day with a lunch provided by the talented team at Pho Home. The delicious meal was a hit with everyone and gave us a chance to relax, unwind, and enjoy each other's company. There’s something special about sharing a meal—it opens the door to conversations and creates a sense of community, which is exactly what R U OK? Day is all about.

Table Tennis: Fun and Laughter in the Office After lunch, we turned up the energy with a friendly table tennis competition. There was plenty of laughter, a bit of healthy competition, and loads of teamwork. It was the perfect way to bring everyone together, lighten the mood, and enjoy some downtime.

Why R U OK? Day Matters to Us At Team Spirit Sports, we believe that looking out for one another is essential—not just on R U OK? Day, but every day. We are committed to fostering a supportive and caring work environment, where everyone feels comfortable to check in and ask the simple but powerful question: "Are you OK?"

Mental health is a conversation that should be ongoing, and even the smallest actions can make a big difference. We encourage everyone to reach out to friends, family, or colleagues not just on this day, but whenever they feel someone might need support.

A big thank you to Pho Home for the fantastic lunch and to everyone who participated in making this day a success. Let’s continue to support and uplift each other, creating a positive, caring community both inside and outside the workplace.

[inspirationspaintgregoryhills]

Today is R U OK? Day, a gentle reminder that a conversation can change a life. 🗣️🩷

Let's actively listen and support one another, not just today but every day. 

Remember, no qualifications are needed to ask, 'Are you okay?' 💬

[shadowboxhq]

Today is R U OK? Day, a reminder to start meaningful conversations and connect with those around us, especially with those who may be going through tough times.

Let's remember that checking in on each other is not just for today, but for every day. 💙

[pentarchforestry]

~ A Conversation Can Truly Save A Life ~

🙌 We couldn't be prouder of the incredible culture within Pentarch Forestry!

🌳 Each day, we witness countless examples of genuine care and respect among our amazing teammates.

A big shoutout to each and every member of our team for making Pentarch Forestry™ a truly special place to work! 🙌

Together, we continue to nurture a supportive and uplifting environment where everyone thrives. 🌟

#PentarchForestry #RUOKDay2023 #CheckIn #ConnectionMatters #PentarchPride #TeamSpirit

R U OK?

[mynamesnottessi]

I forgot to draw James in my last post, so I drew him here, Whoops!

It's also RuokDay day today so I added in Astra holding a sign

[ebookdynasty]

R U OK? Day (@ruokanyday #RUOK #RUOKDay)

Image thanks to: R U OK? This year’s R U OK? Day is on Thursday 12th September. The slogan “R U OK?” stands for “Are you okay?” and advocates for people to have conversations with others. It address social isolation and promotes community cohesiveness. A non-profit organisation, R U OK? was founded by advertiser Gavin Larkin in 2009, after losing his father to suicide. When Larkin experienced…

[wellthebardsdead]

Today is RUOK day here in Australia, I know it’s awkward to chat about mental health, and it shouldn’t be, we need to lift the stigma around reaching out for help and reaching out to help. check in with your mates, the happiness can always be a mask, ask are you okay, before it’s too late. So in light of that, this is for you ~Bambi

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Hanzo: *sitting across from junkrat having a few drinks, laughing over stupid things that amuse them* He ran out of there as fast as you can imagine, heh, his bare ass shining in the moonlight all the way back to the castle!

Junkrat: Haha..ha… hm… Hey um… I know, I know we usually talk about stuff like this over text and that because it’s awkward as shit talking about it face to face an I know you don’t like feeling vulnerable and all but… are you okay?

Hanzo: what? What are you on about?

Junkrat: look I know we like to just shit talk and have a good time together but I care about you a lot alright… I see how heavily you drink… I see how sad you look before I get your attention. I’m not asking to upset you I’m asking because I want to be here for you.

Hanzo: I’m… im fine…

Junkrat: are you though?…

Hanzo: …

Junkrat: …are you okay?

Hanzo: *tearing up a little as he shakes his head* no… no I’m really not.

Junkrat: *shuffles around to him and pulls him into a hug*

[ileolai]

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[yourfavouriteaussie]

R U OK?

[clubsalts]

r u ok day is every day - design by Caroline Wurtzel Fortino

[satin-and-tat-collage]

Today is RU OK? Day here in Australia and it's OK not to be OK! I've been there, it's a lonely place but there are people to talk to & steps you can take. And ask the question to people you care about, RU OK? Be there to listen to their response, just listening could be more helpful than you realise 🧡 #ruok #ruokday #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters https://www.instagram.com/p/CTlmt8qJlu4/?utm_medium=tumblr

[goteamphilippines]

If your gut instinct is telling you something is worrying a colleague or friend at work, start a conversation with them. Encourage them to get appropriate support. Today, we are extra grateful for our clients and other organizations in Australia that support the R U OK? National Day of Action. For our team in the Philippines, we’re hosting an orientation session today to teach everyone how to access our new Employee Assistance Program. This includes free, confidential, 24/7 counseling support to help team members and their loved ones cope with stress, anxiety, grief, or relationship challenges. Three little words can make a difference in someone’s life: Are you OK? #RUOKDay #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness

[haileyyanneupton]

September 10th, 2020

in case you didn’t know already, today is world suicide prevention day. it is a day i hold incredibly close to my heart as suicide has touched my life in many, many ways, and for that reason i will never stop talking about the importance of today specifically. 

nearly 800,000 people take their own lives each year. for every person who takes their own life, another twenty attempt to. this is a heart shattering statistic that will be drilled into my head forever because it is so important that we talk about this. it is so important that we start a conversation about mental health and break the stigma, because despite how far we have come, there’s still a long way to go. sure, depression and anxiety as a concept have become ‘normalised’ and are now widely acknowledged, but only as a concept. the reality is that there is a side of all mental illnesses that isn’t so easily digestible — the side that can have devastating side effects.

50% of people who suffer from bipolar disorder attempt suicide. up to 14% of total suicides are made up of people with the disorder. bipolar disorder isn’t just mood swings, it isn’t just ‘wow, i have so much energy today!’ bipolar disorder can be manic episodes that last for months, months of being convinced that someone is drugging your food because you can’t work out why you’re going so fast. bipolar disorder can be crashing so hard from said manic episode that you can’t leave your bed for weeks, it’s knotted hair, stained clothes, it’s stepping over piles of shirts and pants and trash so thick you can’t see the ground beneath it. it’s losing all of your friends either because they don’t know what to do to help you and they’re exhausted because you keep pushing them away without meaning to. it’s the psychosis as you see spiders crawling up the walls at four in the morning and you’re so fucking terrified because what if they attack you? what if they’re all robot spiders that are recording you? bipolar disorder can be isolating, and without help it can be hell.

on average, 40% of people suffering from schizophrenia will attempt suicide, that figure nearly doubles if you’re a man. people with schizophrenia shouldn’t be feared or avoided as if they’re the plague the way so many people do because newsflash — they’re people too. not being able to tell the difference between reality and their hallucinations can be frightening. hearing someone hiss violent, intrusive thoughts into their heads can be distressing. it’s all of these things and so much more which can drive a person to suicide. 

10% of people with borderline personality disorder will die from suicide. one in ten. they’re described as manipulative, as monsters who don’t care about anybody but themselves when it’s simply not true. it’s being so angry that you throw your phone across the room because the pepperoni fell off your pizza, it’s not being able to make a connection to other people and in turn living a life away from other people so that you don’t accidentally hurt them. it’s hating one person so deeply — sometimes, you don’t even know why — but still never wanting them to leave your side. it’s being torn between black and white while your soul is glued to the grey area. it’s wanting so desperately to have a child, to raise it, but being completely and utterly terrified to have children because you don’t ever want anybody else to suffer the way you have. 

this didn’t even begin to dive into the full extent of these mental illnesses that i’ve mentioned today, but it’s so, so important that you check in on your friends, your family — anybody you care about. it didn’t begin to even touch on other factors like being part of the LGBTQ+ community and the link to suicidal thoughts/behaviours. ask if your loved ones are okay not just today, not just this month, but whenever you think they need it. don’t brush someone opening up to you about their experiences or feelings of suicide as attention seeking, don’t make a joke out of it. this is so serious. 

that being said, please, if you’re struggling and you can — please talk to someone. there are services available for anybody who needs them. especially during this pandemic where everybody is struggling in one way or another, it’s vital that we look out for each other. suicide leaves behind a trail of destruction — it’s impossible to pick up all of the pieces. 

suicide prevention numbers:

australia: 13 11 14

united states: 1-800-273-8255, the trevor project (USA): 1-866-488-7386.

united kingdom: 116 123

canada: 686-868

croatia: 48 33 888

new zealand: 09 5222 999 / 0800 543 354

[noisilyloudheart]

It's R U OK day in Australia.

For those who don't know, the 10th of September is a day dedicated to mental health though conversations with the people you care about. It is referred to as a "national day of action and support"

With 2020... doing what it has been doing to a lot of people, I think it's important to spread this kind of message. To everyone who sees this post, I'd like to ask;

Are You Okay?

And the thing is, it's okay to answer "no". And if you do, even just to yourself silently while you're reading this, you're probably not the only one.

I encourage everyone to talk to the people closest to them today. About your own mental health and theirs. And if you don't feel comfortable talking to people you know in person, you're welcome to chat with me. I'm not a professional, and I probably can't help, but that's how I interpret today; We should all be trying to help each other, however we can.

[pentarchforestry]

🌟 Kyogle R OK!

The team at Kyogle came together for a fantastic celebration of RUOK Day!

The event started with a BBQ lunch and a meaningful chat among peers.

“We delved into what R U OK Day is truly about," said Sonya, Pentarch Forestry™ teamster and one of the event’s organisers. "Today was about connecting with one another and focusing on the power of asking, listening, encouraging action, and checking in.”

Each person received a personalised mug to commemorate the day, making sure each member felt unique and special.

Thank you to everyone who joined in making the event what it is; an opportunity to connect and converse.

Remember, #RUOKDay is not just a day - it’s a way of life. ❤️✨

Let’s keep the spirit of connection and compassion alive every day!

[the-hypno-den]

RUOK? What Happens Next?

Every year Australia holds an event called RUOK? Day. This is an event acknowledging mental health awareness and reminding everyone that it’s okay not to be okay and you can talk to someone if you’re upset by something. This year, the theme is involved around the next question. What happens if someone isn’t okay? It’s all about what happens next, so that’s what I’d like to write about. Many people don’t know what the next question is when someone says they’re not okay. Instinctively we’ll ask the person ‘what’s wrong?’ However, that may not always be the best choice. Being open to discuss things that ail an individual for some take a lot of trust. One may never know what is going on, or what has happened in a persons life. This has a possibility of causing more distress.  This is a day everyone focuses on mental health and reaching out to family and friends, but one may wonder what happens if someone says no. Do you know? You’d ask them what’s wrong, but as previously stated, that’s not always the best cause of action. It’s important to remind people that you are there for them, if they need or want to talk, let them know you’re open ears, if they just want company, stay with them. Caring for someone is far more than just talking these are only a select few of things you can do for your friends and family.  I simply thought I’d write a short thought-pad on this. I’d like you to think about this too, although other countries don’t have this day, make sure you check in with your friends and family and offer your support to those who may need it. You never know what may be going on in someone’s life, or in someones mind. So please be kind to one another, and stay safe. All the best, Viper.