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Today is RU OK? Day. Take it from me: it's not helping Today is RU OK? Day. Take it from me: it's not helping
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Today is RU OK? Day. So make sure you ask someone if they’re OK today.Today is RU OK? Day. So make sure you ask someone if they’re OK today.
Today is RU OK? Day. So make sure you take the time to inquire after someone’s mental health, because sometimes all someone needs is to know that someone cares.Today is RU OK? Day. So make sure you take the time to inquire after someone’s mental health, because sometimes all someone needs is to know that someone cares.
Today is RU OK? Day. So make sure that you act as if you’re interested in someone’s wellbeing – you could be the difference between them going a whole day without a person acting that way for a few seconds, and them not having to suffer through that.Today is RU OK? Day. So make sure that you act as if you’re interested in someone’s wellbeing – you could be the difference between them going a whole day without a person acting that way for a few seconds, and them not having to suffer through that.
Today is RU OK? Day. So make sure that you check up on your friends and see if they’re OK at least once a year: mental health professionals recommend an annual diagnosis of OK-ness to stay healthy.Today is RU OK? Day. So make sure that you check up on your friends and see if they’re OK at least once a year: mental health professionals recommend an annual diagnosis of OK-ness to stay healthy.
Today is RU OK? Day. So make sure you look really sincere when you’re asking “are you okay?” Nod your head kindly and try to assume a sympathetic look in your eyes. Make sure your inflection makes it clear that you’re pronouncing it properly, in text-speak, so they know that you’re hip and youthful and down with grassroots social media campaigns.Today is RU OK? Day. So make sure you look really sincere when you’re asking “are you okay?” Nod your head kindly and try to assume a sympathetic look in your eyes. Make sure your inflection makes it clear that you’re pronouncing it properly, in text-speak, so they know that you’re hip and youthful and down with grassroots social media campaigns.
Today is RU OK? Day. So make sure you take every step possible to ensure that you feel good about yourself and your compassionate approach to sufferers of depression. Ask as many people if they’re OK as you need to to genuinely demonstrate to yourself your unstinting empathy for the depressed, and your willingness to go the extra yard to make them feel better.Today is RU OK? Day. So make sure you take every step possible to ensure that you feel good about yourself and your compassionate approach to sufferers of depression. Ask as many people if they’re OK as you need to to genuinely demonstrate to yourself your unstinting empathy for the depressed, and your willingness to go the extra yard to make them feel better.
Today is RU OK? Day. So make sure all of your friends know how deeply you understand mental health issues and the correct way to address them. Tell them “sometimes all you need is to know that someone cares”. Tell them again, and again, if necessary. Whatever it takes for everyone to be certain that you are incredibly engaged with the issue, make sure you commit to it.Today is RU OK? Day. So make sure all of your friends know how deeply you understand mental health issues and the correct way to address them. Tell them “sometimes all you need is to know that someone cares”. Tell them again, and again, if necessary. Whatever it takes for everyone to be certain that you are incredibly engaged with the issue, make sure you commit to it.
Today is RU OK? Day. So make sure that you ask someone if they’re OK. Maybe that could be the person you once told to harden up when they were sad. Maybe it could be the person you told to grow up and stop making such a fuss over petty little things. Maybe it could be the person you told to shut up and take their medication because you were sick of listening to them. Maybe it could be that guy you hate because he’s always whining. Maybe it could be that woman who’s such a downer. Maybe it’s that friend of yours who really needs to stop bitching and being such a drama queen about every little thing, the one who you’d rather not go visit anymore because they always seem so depressed. Whoever it is, make sure that you ask them whether they’re OK – it’s important to know if people are OK, so that when they’re not OK we can tell them to count their blessings and cheer up.Today is RU OK? Day. So make sure that you ask someone if they’re OK. Maybe that could be the person you once told to harden up when they were sad. Maybe it could be the person you told to grow up and stop making such a fuss over petty little things. Maybe it could be the person you told to shut up and take their medication because you were sick of listening to them. Maybe it could be that guy you hate because he’s always whining. Maybe it could be that woman who’s such a downer. Maybe it’s that friend of yours who really needs to stop bitching and being such a drama queen about every little thing, the one who you’d rather not go visit anymore because they always seem so depressed. Whoever it is, make sure that you ask them whether they’re OK – it’s important to know if people are OK, so that when they’re not OK we can tell them to count their blessings and cheer up.
Today is RU OK? Day. So make sure you remember that depression is an illness. You don’t have to behave as if it is, but it’s important that you remember that it is.Today is RU OK? Day. So make sure you remember that depression is an illness. You don’t have to behave as if it is, but it’s important that you remember that it is.
Today is RU OK? Day. So make sure that if you know anyone struggling with mental health problems, you emphasise that. Make sure they don’t allow themselves to be seduced by the idea that they might be normal. Then walk away satisfied with a job well done.Today is RU OK? Day. So make sure that if you know anyone struggling with mental health problems, you emphasise that. Make sure they don’t allow themselves to be seduced by the idea that they might be normal. Then walk away satisfied with a job well done.
Today is RU OK? Day. So make sure you give yourself a pat on the back. You just care so damn much.Today is RU OK? Day. So make sure you give yourself a pat on the back. You just care so damn much.
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