Ep67- Breaking the stigma: mental health in the construction industry with Glen Thurston

Trigger warning: this episode discusses themes of depression, self-harm and suicide, which may be disturbing or triggering for some listeners. If at any point you find this overwhelming, please stop listening. If you feel like you are in immediate danger, please call 111.

In this Elevate Podcast episode, host Ryan Castle interviews Glen Thurston, builder for Dunlop Builders and mental health advocate, about his personal journey with mental health and his Turn the Corner campaign to raise awareness and change attitudes towards mental health in the construction industry. Glen shares his struggles with mental health, including a suicide attempt, and how he coped with drinking and running away from the industry before realising the importance of taking care of his mental health. He talks about his campaign, where he climbed Corner Peak 53 times in 53 days to raise awareness about mental health, and emphasises the importance of finding what works for each individual in their journey towards better mental health.

Links
Turn the corner

National helplines

Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.
Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).

Samaritans – 0800 726 666
Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
For more resources check: https://mentalhealth.org.nz/helplines

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