{"id":174385,"date":"2023-09-14T00:01:45","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T07:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/?p=174385"},"modified":"2024-03-28T23:59:53","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T06:59:53","slug":"ruok-day-how-to-get-help-online-when-youre-not-feeling-ok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/internet-security\/ruok-day-how-to-get-help-online-when-youre-not-feeling-ok\/","title":{"rendered":"RUOK Day – How to Get Help Online When You\u2019re Not Feeling OK"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019m such a fan of RUOK? Day<\/a>. Started in 2009, it\u2019s an Australian non-profit suicide prevention that is all about having conversations with others to address social isolation and promote a sense of community. What I love the most, is that RUOK? Day has become quite an event on the Australian calendar. You\u2019d be hard-pressed to find a workplace that doesn\u2019t host a morning tea or a retailer that\u2019s not selling a ribbon or badge in support of the day. In my opinion, it has given many of us the confidence to talk about mental health and that, my friends, is a very good thing!<\/p>\n

When You\u2019re Not Feeling OK<\/h2>\n

You wouldn\u2019t be human if you hadn\u2019t ever felt a little down or anxious. It\u2019s the natural ebb and flow of daily life. However, if these symptoms are hanging around and are affecting your ability to \u2018do\u2019 life then, it\u2019s time to take some action.<\/p>\n

Remember, it is incredibly common for someone to experience a dip in their mental health. Recent research shows that over 2 in 5 Aussies aged 16 to 85 will experience a mental disorder at some time in their life<\/a>, with 1 in 5, experiencing a mental disorder in the previous 12 months.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not feeling OK, the most important thing to remember is that you do not need to deal with this all by yourself. Sometimes when you\u2019re feeling really low, the thought of leaving the house and facing the world can feel too much. I totally get it! And that\u2019s where the online world can play a huge role. There is an abundance of resources available online for anyone who needs mental health support which makes it so much easier to get the help you need when facing the world just feel a bit much.<\/p>\n

Where To Go Online When You\u2019re Not Feeling OK<\/h2>\n

Here is a list of organisations that offer online mental health services here in Australia. This list is not exhaustive however these are the most commonly used, and hence best funded, support services. If you are based in the US, please find details at the end of the post for organisations that can provide mental health support.<\/p>\n

When Things Are Pretty Dire<\/h3>\n