R U OK? Day on Thursday 8 September is an annual reminder to check in with friends and colleagues.
It is also a time to ask for help, an opportunity to lean on your support network and share how you are feeling. A conversation can change a life and knowing there are people who care and want to help can make all the difference.
Macquarie’s Chief People Officer, David Ward, says, “at times, maintaining mental health and wellbeing can be challenging for everyone. A willingness to look out for each other is part of what makes Macquarie such a special community. I know from personal experience that checking in with a colleague, friend or family member can make a real difference to a person who is struggling with something big or small but who might be keeping those difficulties hidden below the surface.”
Professor Mariella Herberstein, Dean of Students, says, “it can be challenging to ask if someone is ok and, if asked, to also answer from the heart. To all of you who are asking with genuine interest and concerns and to all who are answering: thank you!”
If you work with students, it’s worth noting these resources:
On R U OK? Day, students can have a quick chat with a psychologist, bookings are required.
Campus Life R U OK? Day Offers
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Help yourself and others to maintain wellbeing and mental health. Like physical fitness, we can take action.
Mental wellbeing is something we can maintain through engaging in meaningful activities and social connection. Sometimes we need extra support to understand how to recover a mental wellbeing. At Macquarie, there are many resources and services available to help:
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