Ex-AFL player Jake Edwards speaks at MSE's R U OK Day

Conversations that are geared towards helping people feel supported and connected can make a huge difference. When we invest more time in our relationships, it can make it easier for people to speak up and access support if needed.

To promote this important message on R U OK? Day, Melbourne School of Engineering staff and students gathered to hear from ex-AFL player Jake Edwards.

Jake has dedicated his life to spreading awareness of mental health and suicide through his foundation “Outside the Locker Room”.

He shared his own personal story of battling depression and anxiety to help start the conversation about mental health.

Jake's experience in getting help from friends and family highlighted that we can all make a difference to anyone who is struggling by having regular, meaningful conversations – you don’t have to be an expert.

The MSE Wellbeing Committee would like to thank everyone for attending. We look forward to sharing future events to help support the wellbeing of students and staff.

Further resources to start the conversation are available on the R U OK? website.