I was talking to someone earlier this week about how #RUOKDAY gets an unnecessarily bad wrap (sometimes) in Australia.
Some of the criticisms of RUOK Day unwittingly support neoliberal conceptions of mental health.
I think we can demand more from government while also re-enlivening our sense of community to support one another.
https://www.simonkatterlconsulting.com/writing/thinking-critically-about-r-u-ok-day
To think that I used to like RUOK Day...
Just kidding, I always hated it. This is π― in keeping with it.
RT @AustralianArmy@twitter.com
Today is #RUOKDay
R U OK? Itβs a simple question that could change a life.
You donβt need to be an expert to have an R U OK? Conversation.
Listening and giving someone your time might be just what they need.
Learn more at π https://www.ruok.org.au/
@ruokday@twitter.com #RUOK
π¦π: https://twitter.com/AustralianArmy/status/1567671576190926848