Focus on mental health awareness in construction

Construction businesses and staff urged to think about suicide awareness and tackle high rates of mental ill health.

The Building Mental Health Alliance (BMHA) is highlighting a video created by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITBNI) on mental health in the construction industry.

The construction sector is known for its physically demanding work, long hours, and tight deadlines - and it's also a field where mental health challenges often go unspoken. The video shows what these challenges could look like.

Levels of suicide amongst construction workers is too high, and the video highlights the importance of creating a supportive environment, where workers feel comfortable seeking help and taking care of their mental well-being.

The video also shows sources of support. Construction businesses are urged to show it at toolbox talks and to share it with your colleagues.

Find out more about managing and supporting employees with mental ill health.

First published 5 December 2024