As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we welcomed Seddon Construction to our STEM Centre Campus to talk to 52 of our apprentices about the ‘Jordan’s Conversation’ initiative, which aims to encourage people, particularly men, in the construction industry to talk more openly about mental health.
The ‘Jordan’s Conversation’ initiative was created by Seddon in dedication to their painter and decorator, Jordan, who tragically took his own life in 2017, at the age of 25. Seddon set up this campaign dedicated to him to help enable others to have access to support, and to learn that is it OK not to be OK, and to understand how to deal with this.
Vikki Thomas, Bid Team Leader at Seddon, spoke to 52 of our apprentices from Engineering, Painting and Decorating, Plumbing and Bricklaying, who shared their own ideas on how they can look after their mental health, whilst discussing tips on stress management, selfcare, the importance of looking out for others and offered guidance on how to find support.
For anyone seeking further advice or support, a list of mental health helplines and charities, which were discussed in the above session are listed below, with information on how to get in contact.
Young Minds
Young Minds want to see a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health, and all young people get the mental health support they need, when they need it, no matter what.
www.youngminds.org.uk or text ‘YM’ to 85258
Kooth
The Kooth team are there to provide free, safe and anonymous online support and counselling. The whole team are made up of friendly and experienced individuals who want to help you.
The Mix
The Mix is a UK based charity that provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile. Choose how you access their support, without the worry of anyone else finding out. Whether it be through articles and video content online or by phone, email, peer to peer and counselling services
www.themix.org.uk or text ‘THEMIX’ to 85258, or call on 0808 808 4994
