MHFA IN CONSTRUCTION

TESTIMONY

"I’ve suffered with anxiety and depression most of my adult life. When I started work for LTC, I was asked if I was on any medication. I told them I was, what the medication was, and what it was for. At first, I didn’t want to tell them as I felt embarrassed about it.

Over time, when I’ve been struggling and needed time off or just to talk, I’ve been able to speak to Paul, Adam, and Mike, and some of the other people I work with. None of them have ever made me feel like I have anything to be embarrassed about. They’ve come and spoken to me, listened to what I have to say about how I’m feeling and how it’s affecting me.

I’ve never worried about losing my job as they have always reassured me that won’t happen and that they understand people struggle. They are there to help as best they can. They have done mental health awareness training, and I feel comfortable enough that when I am struggling, I can talk to them and take the time I need to get back to being me.

It’s not easy dealing with or talking about mental health, especially in the construction industry. But I feel that LTC is making an effort to stop the stigma that is attached to it."