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Nearly a third of construction workers we surveyed describe their current state as “struggling”, “overwhelmed” or “suicidal”, while 82% say they’ve suffered with a mental health challenge at some point in their career in the trade1.
Talking about mental health can feel difficult, but having trained mental health first aiders makes these vital conversations much easier. In fact, 54%, of builders said they would be more likely to share their problems if they had a trained mental health first aider on site1.
Leaders in the construction industry and familiar faces in the media are using our Hi Vis Stress Vest – emblazoned with some of the real feelings workers keep hidden, to kick start difficult conversations about mental health struggles.
"Anything that prompts our people to start opening up is valuable and having something physical to focus on, like these Hi Vis Stress Vests, is hugely helpful. I think every construction company should be training people to hold these kinds of wellbeing conversations."- Rhianwen Condron, Wellbeing Manager, BAM
TV builder Tommy Walsh, presenter Daniel Ashville Louisy and social media star Ben the Operator Wade meet in a local café to chat mental health over a cup of tea.
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