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Published: Sept. 11, 2019, 1:47 p.m.

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On Episode 12, I sat down with R U OK? Day Ambassador, Craig Mack, in an effort to better understand the purpose behind R U OK? the organisation, as well as their national day: R U OK? Day.

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Craig and I talked about:

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- the history and purpose behind R U OK? the organisation and R U OK? Day

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- Craig\\u2019s involvement with R U OK? and why he became an R U OK? Day Ambassador

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- breaking down the important message: \\u201cTrust the Signs, Trust your Gut, Ask R U OK?\\u201d

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- how conversations and connecting with others can have a positive effect to a person\\u2019s head space and mental wellbeing.

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Craig also shares some of his own personal struggles, living with depression and an ongoing battle with suicidal ideation. Craig shares his story, in an effort to help others who may be experiencing the same or similar signs of mental illness, that you are not alone and to please reach out for help.

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If you are in crisis, please reach out for help by contacting one of the immediate / urgent support services listed below (Lifeline, Suicide Callback service, Beyond Blue).

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Services - Immediate / Urgent Support

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Lifeline - https://www.lifeline.org.au/

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Suicide Callback Service -  https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/

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Mental Health Helplines - https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-helplines

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Australian Support Contacts Services

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Lifeline -13 11 14

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Lifeline Texting Service - 0477 131 114

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Beyondblue -1300 224 636

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Information on the \'Mental Health Care Plan\' -

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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-care-plan

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R U OK Resources

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Recognise Signs - https://www.ruok.org.au/signs

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How to Ask - https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

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Find Help - https://www.ruok.org.au/findhelp

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A Sample of Support / Self Care Tools and Programs

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Beyond Blue New Access - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess/about-newaccess

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Black Dog Bite Back ( youth focus) - https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/getting-help/self-help-tools-apps/bite-back

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Headgear - BlackDog / Beyond Blue / Movember Mental Health App - https://apps.apple.com/au/app/headgear/id1160049475

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You can find and follow R U Ok?

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Twitter: @ruokday

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Instagram: @ruokday

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Website: ruok.org.au

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If you would like to follow Craig Mack

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Twitter: @CraigOnToast

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Instagram: craigontoast

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Website: craigontoast.com

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