R U OK?

Are you concerned about a friend who is struggling and not sure what to do? It can all begin by simply asking, "Are you ok?"

R U OK?, a suicide prevention program which started in Australia, raises community awareness of the importance of having meaningful conversations with friends, family, and work colleagues, and how speaking up can play a vital role in supporting someone who we may be concerned about.

It can all begin by simply asking "Are you ok?"

On October 11 in honor of World Mental Health day Lifeline, in partnership with Community Center Shanghai, is offering two workshops.

3-hour R U OK? workshop

Learn how to ask R U OK? and build more confidence that you have the skills to support someone you are concerned about. This interactive workshop will take you through the 4 steps of having a meaningful conversation and, importantly, how to support someone getting the help they may need. All participants will receive a certificate of completion from Lifeline.

3-hour R U OK? Schools workshop

Learn the 4 steps of having a meaningful conversation that can change a life. This interactive workshop was designed to create connection and bring mental health into the conversation on your campus and will show case some of R U OK?'s materials for schools, so that you can spread the message at your school. All participants will receive a certificate of completion from Lifeline.