In this episode, we chat with Grant Budge, founder of Integrity Media (UK) who is tackling mental health through literature and creative writing.
Grant originally came from the coal mining industry. He discusses mental health management in the mining industry which is increasing. We look at the symptoms and how mental management can be better managed in the mining industry.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS

One in four people will suffer a mental health issue, every year.
With mental health problems, accepting where you are at is one of the most important steps.
Creative writing gives you headspace and helps in other ways to restore mental health.
Mental health issues are still stigmatized.
People hide their mental health problems, very effectively.
Working in mining is stressful by its very nature. Levels build over time.
Exhaustion is also an issue in the mining industry.
Societal change is important. There is no point in healing someone. Then, throw them back into the same pressure cooker.
Mining companies need to be on the front foot to help people to nip the issue in the bud.

 
BEST MOMENTS
‘There´s a number of stages in going through mental health challenges. ´
‘You need to know that when you disclose something to somebody, you can trust them.’
‘One in four people have a challenge per year, it is normal.’
 
EPISODE RESOURCES
Website:              www.integrity-media.co.uk
Twitter:                @RebuildRelaunch
Instagram:           @RebuildRelaunch
Facebook:            Integrity Media
 
VALUABLE RESOURCES
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ABOUT THE HOST
Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.
Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our client's organizations in any mining discipline or level.
Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.
Podcast Description
Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content about the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.