R U OK? A social initiative that could save lives during war - opinion

A reminder to pause and genuinely check in on the people around us. That simple act might help someone get through a rough patch, navigate a crisis, or – in extreme cases – even prevent suicide.

SOMETIMES, WHAT people need isn’t a solution but just someone to really see them, care enough to ask, and stay even after the conversation ends, says the writer.

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ByMORAN AFTABI

JUNE 18, 2025 23:44

R U OK? A social initiative that could save lives during war - opinion

A reminder to pause and genuinely check in on the people around us. That simple act might help someone get through a rough patch, navigate a crisis, or – in extreme cases – even prevent suicide.

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R U OK? A social initiative that could save lives during war - opinion

A reminder to pause and genuinely check in on the people around us. That simple act might help someone get through a rough patch, navigate a crisis, or – in extreme cases – even prevent suicide.

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