Have a meaningful conversation this R U OK? Day
Monday, 05 September 2022
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Don't forget to ask your friends R U OK?
On Thursday 8 September R U OK? Day is being commemorated across ECU’s campuses. With various activities and giveaways arranged for students and staff alike in recognition of the day, it is important to reflect upon our own mental health and check in on family, friends, and colleagues.
By encouraging people to invest more time in their personal relationships and strengthening individual connections, R U OK?’s goal is to prepare people to be alert to those around them and have a conversation if they notice signs of distress or difficulty. They can then connect those in need to the appropriate support, long before they’re in a crisis.
You don’t need to be a professional or an expert to have a warm and meaningful conversation. Just follow R U OK?’s 4 step process:
- Ask R U OK?
- Listen with an open mind
- Encourage action
- Check in
For information on how to learn the signs and ask R U OK? head over to the R U OK? website.
Activities on Campus
From punch needling and succulent pot planting to netball shooting challenges and prize pack giveaways, R U OK? Day will be celebrated across ECU’s campuses.
Featuring a special visit from Watson and Edi, ECU’s very own wellness dogs, as well as Kitten Cuddles from Perth Rescue Angels, there will be plenty to get involved in on the day.
On top of these activities there will also be a Wellness Presentation by Dr. Colleen Carlon, a visit from Headspace Joondalup, an Online Active Meditation Class, as well as a plethora of resources on display to generate a meaningful discussion around mental health.
R U OK? Day Virtual Event
For those interested in learning more about R U OK? Day and this year’s theme “Ask R U OK? – No qualifications needed” please register for this free nationwide event featuring R U OK? Community Ambassadors and special guest speakers. This virtual event will be held at 10am AWST on 8 September.
How to Manage Adversity Medibank Online Seminar
Featuring Australian Olympic champion Liesel Jones and clinical psychologist Emily Toner, Medibank will be hosting an online mental health seminar on Wednesday 7September at 10:30am AWST. Please register for this free presentation here.
ECU Counselling and Equity Services
ECU provides a free, professional, and confidential counselling service to all currently enrolled students. Counsellors can provide you with emotional support, help understand problems that you may be facing and assist you to find solutions and ways of coping. Please see this website for additional information.
If you are interested in managing your mental health while studying, the Counselling team also hold a variety of workshops throughout the year. For information on workshops such as “Stress Better” and “Self-care for Creative Brains” please visit this link.
The ECU Equity, Diversity and Disability service also host numerous workshops on a diverse range of learning difficulties and provides information on how to appropriately manage them and succeed at uni. These workshops can be found here.