RU OK Day at SCS

"R U OK?" is an instantly recognisable conversation starter, a segue into taboo-busting chats about mental health, and a way of indicating to colleagues, friends and family that you care about them.

This year SCS marked the day with a combined staff and medical student morning tea between Wednesday lectures in LT1.   

Part of the event was a bake-off by the students, with a prize for the best item.  Students rose to the challenge, providing a delicious selection of cakes and sweets (congratulations to Amy Liu and Anna Hoy for their winning sweet creations).

Professor David Clarke spoke to the students about RUOK? day and the importance of maintaining good mental health throughout training.  Dr Claire Dendle reported some early findings from data gathered in two consecutive student-focussed surveys on work stressors, and Rock Lee, Healthwise gym’s dynamo told his own story of landing in Australia from China, and the role exercise played in his life during a stressful adjustment.

Thank you to everyone who brought in food for the event, and a big thanks to everyone who attended and marked the day.