Digging in the Dirt

"The most freeing thing you can do as that person [who is struggling] is have a conversation, and the most freeing thing you can do for that person is to allow them to have a conversation with you" Chris gives us the most helpful guide on how to help. TALK. LISTEN @CJBeatsBipolar

Buddy Up Month is June! It’s also Men’s Health Month. Throughout June, participate in the #BuddyUp Challenge by completing activities that promote mental wellbeing and drive connection with others. There will be a draw for some amazing prizes! @cspyyc buff.ly/3rqNU3Z

Visit our website for links to the film (available to view in Canada), mental health and crisis resources, and links to past interviews the film subjects and directors have given. DiggingInTheDirtFilm.com #documentary

Dennis Shinski was on Lindsay Recknell's podcast 'Hope Motivates Action' to talk about addiction recovery and taking back control of your life. We're thrilled Dennis continues to share his story and we're excited to listen to the episode. @LindsRecknell expertinhope.com/s0607/

June is the Centre For Suicide Prevention's official Buddy Up campaign to raise awareness about and work to prevent men's suicide. Digging in the Dirt is a proud supporter of this campaign! Learn more at buddyup.ca or @cspyyc #SuicidePrevention

When really, everyone should do the opposite. Talk. Open up. Don't bottle your pain inside.

Chris explains how the mindset of the industry first overtook his own awareness of what might have been best for him. Mental health deserves our attention. @cjbeatsbipolar

"Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step." Mariska Hargitay #quote

Dennis shares vital advice for employers, bosses, management teams on how to really make mental health initiatives work and how to make them prominent and useful. It needs to be a priority among management: mental health needs to take a front seat at the table with your employees

In crisis? Struggling? Depressed? Need to talk? USE THESE NUMBERS. You're not alone. You don't have to deal with your problems by yourself. #mentalhealth #depression #suicideprevention #alcoholism #recovery #crisis #support #mentalhealthawareness #suicide #talk

We are forever grateful to these three men - Chris Johnson, Dennis Shinski, and Glenn Bielech - for sharing their very personal stories of struggle and recovery so honestly and for the followup interviews they gave us. This is strength. Thank you! @CJBeatsBipolar

Mental health affects everyone. We tend to our physical health so we should also tend to our mental health. Let's end the stigma. Talk about mental health. buff.ly/2JWKrob #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Glenn shares the importance of being approachable and having trust so that people can open up to you. In order to assist with mental health struggles in the workplace, ensure your workers know you are someone who wants to listen, wants to help, someone they can trust. #interview

CBC has listed us in their "Real talk about mental illness: 8 docs to watch" article and we're very grateful. We think the whole list is worth a watch. Let's keep the conversation about mental health open and continuous! buff.ly/3xUrGLL @CBCNews @cbcgem #mentalhealth

You are not alone. May is mental health awareness month but we put focus on mental health year round because it's a very real, every day, every person struggle. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Reach out and share your struggle with someone. Talk about your anxieties. #MentalHealthMonth

"What we wanted to do with DITD was to focus on the people who actually do this work and who might be struggling to keep up appearances within the larger narrative... We know these jobs in O&G ... can be lucrative, but is it worth it?"⠀ Dylan Rhys Howard, co-director

One of the hardest things to deal with in both mental health struggles and during this pandemic is a sense of isolation and loneliness. Things are DIFFICULT. We see you. But one thing is certain, one thing we know for SURE: you are not alone. Please, text someone. Call someone.

Meet Aly Floen. She courageously appeared in Digging In The Dirt to talk about her son Dallen's death by suicide. This year we interviewed her again to find out how she's doing now. We'll share more from Aly in the future. #interview

How have other countries responded to mental health crises in industry? Find out how Australia has tackled bullying, mental health, and suicide prevention... #MentalHealthMatters

Visit our website to learn more about the team behind Digging In The Dirt and where to watch the documentary. DiggingInTheDirtFilm.com #documentary