--- title: Why R U OK? Day Should Matter In Your School Community description: "It takes courage to ask your friends and families: Are you okay? But it takes even more to answer honestly. Learn why this day is pertinent for teachers." image: https://www.lifeskillsgo.com/hubfs/ruok-sensis-conversation-corner-1287x634.jpg --- [![](https://www.lifeskillsgo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/-_LSGO%20LOGO%20MASTER_NO%20KIDS_HORIZONTAL_FC.png?width=1015&height=237&name=-_LSGO%20LOGO%20MASTER_NO%20KIDS_HORIZONTAL_FC.png)](https://www.lifeskillsgroup.com.au/) ##### Share with your network - ** - ** - ** - ** - [** ](mailto:?subject=Why+R+U+OK%3F+Day+Should+Matter+In+Your+School+Community&body=Thought%20you'd%20find%20this%20interesting:%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifeskillsgo.com%2Fblog%2Fruok19) Get notified of new resources via email ## Why R U OK? Day Should Matter In Your School Community By **Life Skills Group ** Published ** 10 September 2019 17.10 PM** [Mindfulness](https://www.lifeskillsgo.com/blog/tag/mindfulness) [Emotional Intelligence](https://www.lifeskillsgo.com/blog/tag/emotional-intelligence) [Strong Relationships](https://www.lifeskillsgo.com/blog/tag/strong-relationships) [Social Awareness](https://www.lifeskillsgo.com/blog/tag/social-awareness) [Self Care](https://www.lifeskillsgo.com/blog/tag/self-care) [Mental Health](https://www.lifeskillsgo.com/blog/tag/mental-health) ##### Share with your network - ** - ** - ** - ** - [** ](mailto:?subject=Why+R+U+OK%3F+Day+Should+Matter+In+Your+School+Community&body=Thought%20you'd%20find%20this%20interesting:%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifeskillsgo.com%2Fblog%2Fruok19) [X](https://www.lifeskillsgo.com/blog/ruok19#) × ***Photo credit: [ruok.org.au](https://www.ruok.org.au/)***   ***"Vulnerability is not weakness; it's our greatest measure of courage."* - Brené Brown**   I think this statement is a perfect way to help us understand the ideas behind R U OK? DAY which happens every year on September 12th. It was created as a way to bring awareness and drive conversations around mental illness and suicide prevention. Read the story of how it began[ here](https://www.ruok.org.au/our-story)[.](https://www.ruok.org.au/our-story)   It takes courage to ask your friends, families and members of community: *"are you okay?"* But it takes as much, or even more to answer honestly. This is because we feel vulnerable at the possibility of being judged if we aren't okay, however these conversations when had honestly in communities are extremely important in removing the stigma of mental illness.   Learn more in the infographic below which highlights some of the key facts and statistics around the prevalence of mental illness and how you can get involved on R UOK? DAY. Because, a simple conversation could help turn someone's life around.   ![R U OK Info_3A (1)](https://www.lifeskillsgo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/R%20U%20OK%20Info_3A%20(1).jpg?width=1125&name=R%20U%20OK%20Info_3A%20(1).jpg) ***If you or someone you know needs urgent support talk to someone you trust or contact a crisis support service, such as Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36, Lifeline on 13 11 14, or 000 in an emergency.***   Want to find out how Life Skills GO can help your school understand and achieve your wellbeing goals?   --- ### [BOOK A DEMO WITH OUR TEAM](https://www.lifeskillsgo.com/request-demo) Book a personalised meeting with our product specialists, to will show you how Life Skills GO can help you achieve your school's wellbeing goals. We will guide you through a short interactive demo and answer any questions to help you determine if Life Skills GO is right for your school.  #### [And get started with your FREE TRIAL today](https://www.lifeskillsgo.com/en-au/life-skills-go-free-trial)   Start collecting valuable, student driven data with **[Life Skills GO](https://www.lifeskillsgo.com/go)**, an easy-to-use emotion and wellbeing data collection tool, designed in collaboration with educators, that measures student readiness to learn, and is supported with a comprehensive library of evidence-based and curriculum aligned resources and adaptive lessons to foster wellbeing and social and emotional literacy.   --- #### Additional Resources - [FREE WEBINARS: Find our more and register to attend one of our upcoming webinars](https://www.lifeskillsgo.com/webinars)  - [Case Studies: Hear from the schools that are finding success with Life Skills GO](https://www.lifeskillsgo.com/case-studies) - [A 1 Minute Video: How Life Skills GO can help you make informed wellbeing data decisions](https://www.lifeskillsgo.com/hubfs/Nikki%20CEO%20Life%20Skills%20GO%20intro.mp4) - [Download a FREE 32 page resource guide to teaching emotions](https://www.lifeskillsgo.com/free-guide-to-teaching-emotions-0) - [Free wellbeing resources to get started with - activities, workbooks and games](https://www.lifeskillsgo.com/hubfs/2024%20Resource%20Pack/LSG_2024WellbeingResourcesCombines.pdf) - [**Start your 14 day FREE TRIAL today**](https://www.lifeskillsgo.com/en-au/life-skills-go-free-trial) Topics: [Mindfulness](https://www.lifeskillsgo.com/blog/tag/mindfulness) [Emotional Intelligence](https://www.lifeskillsgo.com/blog/tag/emotional-intelligence) [Strong Relationships](https://www.lifeskillsgo.com/blog/tag/strong-relationships) [Social Awareness](https://www.lifeskillsgo.com/blog/tag/social-awareness) [Self Care](https://www.lifeskillsgo.com/blog/tag/self-care) [Mental Health](https://www.lifeskillsgo.com/blog/tag/mental-health) ![blog 2](https://www.lifeskillsgo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Life%20Skills%20Group/Blog/blog%202.png?width=863&height=863&name=blog%202.png) #### Life Skills Group Life Skills Group is Australia’s market leader in curriculum-based social, emotional and physical learning programs for students and educators. 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