Mental Health Awareness Week reminds everyone how important it is for individuals to be part of a community or workplace where they can feel safe and supported in hard times.
It is through developing strong connections, offering reassurance and support, and being kind that we can achieve this in our day-to-day life. 8 billion people experience each day in a different way. Every individual will go through their own struggles and challenges. During Mental Health Awareness week, it is important to recognise the uniqueness that exist in us all and consider what we, as individuals and companies can do to support each other.
Here at The JAM GROUP, we recognise our responsibility in ensuring that we can offer that support and guidance to all our teams, both out in the community and the head office. The JAM Group have our own trained Mental Health Champions Rebekah Jeffries-Plant & David Campbell.
Rebekah J Plant has extensive care experience working with people with mental health problems, including: Autism, ADHD, Bipolar, Eating Disorders, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Disruptive behaviour and dissocial disorders. Rebekah has grown up with her brother who is severely Autistic, and is carer for others who too need Mental Health support. Rebekah’s experience and knowledge with her family dynamics provide valuable experience and understanding. Rebekah has worked in the care industry since leaving school, in a range of different settings with a varied range of conditions and disabilities.
David Campbell has a diploma in psychology, and has dedicated much of his career to supporting adults and young people with mental health problems, including being a Mental Health Worker supporting people in prison and young offenders, Dave has experience of working to oversee patient extraction under a s36 Mental Health Act, secure mental health patient transport, and bed watches. Dave has extensive experience in working with adults and young people with severe challenging behaviours.
Our Mental Health Champions are available to all staff, to help support them with any mental health or day to day struggles, and to signpost them further for extra help if they need it.
