Today is R U OK Day, a day that rolls around every September to remind people to ask family, friends and colleagues the question, “R U OK?”.

Connecting regularly and meaningfully is one thing everyone can do to make a difference to anyone who might be struggling.

Nick Lillywhite is the President of the University of Technology Sydney chapter of Batyr, an organisation dedicated to youth mental health, and he spoke on the significance of the day.

Producers: Lucy Rayner and Emma Lancaster