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Our Stories, Our Communities
Top Row; Lauren, Claire and Kristle and Bottom Row; Paul, Lee and Mark
JT Mental Health First Aiders
Better Together
This year, we’ve been really pleased to have had so many people volunteer to become JT Mental Health First Aiders. And now, with the support of MIND Jersey and MIND Guernsey, we have 26 fully-trained MHFAs from all over the business who are there for anyone who needs them, as well as guiding people to more specialised support, where appropriate.
Lauren De Sousa Business Support Coordinator Mark Le Feuvre Power & Infrastructure Manager
Meet our Mental Health First Aiders
I’d like to celebrate some of these fantastic colleagues and it’s my honour to introduce you to Mark, Kristle, Paul, Claire, Lee and Lauren.
Mark
Power & Infrastructure Manager, St.Helier
As a manager I firmly believe in leading by example with an open and transparent approach. My own experiences have taught me that’s what really matters to the team. Nothing diminishes anxiety faster than action.
Claire
PA to MD of JT International, St.Helier
It’s very rewarding to help someone to put their mind at ease and to see the positive results and effect that has. There’s no weakness in asking for help.
Kristle
Change Manager, St.Helier
You matter. Self care is important. Talk, write or draw what you are feeling and thinking. Getting it out is the first step. Smile, breathe and go slowly.
Paul
Signalling Engineer, St.Helier
Don’t be embarrassed to ask for help. You would not expect someone with a broken leg to carry on dragging their leg behind them as if nothing is wrong. Let’s take things one step at a time.
Lee
Health and Safety Officer, St.Helier
My training has made me much more aware of the signs that somebody may be struggling, and I’m always available for a chat/coffee to make sure my colleagues know they aren’t alone. We try to hide our feelings, but forget that our eyes speak.
Lauren
Business Support Coordinator, St. Peter Port
It’s hard to get the work/life balance right when working from home, but I firmly believe that looking after yourself is the most important job you can do.
Summary
“I’d like to thank all of our Mental Health First Aiders for encouraging colleagues from every area of the business to talk more freely about mental health.
It’s been more important than ever this year, and I’m so proud of everyone for adapting and helping each other through these trying times. It’s moments like this that prove we’re stronger, happier and healthier together”.
