This is an old site, started in 2002,The site is going to be replaced with a new, simpler format.

The site you see is not mobile responsive and runs best in internet explorer (less than 11), under emulation mode. The static site (alternate view) static site is probably easier to use.

RU-OK is about you helping yourself - coping with common, and sometimes serious problems, as well as using your strengths.
Login to the left by clicking on new users on the left to get more information.

This site is for all teenagers and was developed by various professionals including educational psychologists, psychologists, psychiatrists and GPs.

It's not meant to be an alternative to teenagers talking to someone else such as adults, teenage friends or health professionals. We always encourage teenagers to seek advice if they are having problems, but the site may be the first step in this process.

If you look at the professional section, there is some information about how to use the site, and about certain types of problems

The site advocates self-directed learning, using a self-assessment database to evaluate strengths and problems. Some advice is downloadable in PDF format.