Ask, Listen, Encourage Action & Check In to Help Your Mates

Liked our last post and want to get in your friends corner? Well R U OK? Day has some ripper tips for doing just that.

ASK

Trust your gut, ask R U OK? In a comfortable, quite place. You can voice your concerns and let them know of any changes you’ve noticed.

LISTEN

You don’t need to immediately fix the problems, but lend a supportive ear (tune in for our post tomorrow for more on listening).

ENCOURAGE ACTION

Brainstorm some steps to help manage the situation – chatting to family or checking in with a GP.

CHECK IN

Follow up and let your friend know you’re thinking about them. Encourage them to let you, or another trusted confidant, know how they’ve been going.

Want to know more: check out our detailed article on checking in with friends!