Tradespeople share their mental health experiences for Mental Health Awareness Week
*Content warning – this article contains references to suicidal feelings* For Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19th May), UK tradespeople have...
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Four in five UK tradespeople experience mental health problems due to work
More than four in five (82%) UK tradespeople experience mental health problems due to work-related issues, a new study has...
Cost of Living: Two in five tradespeople working extra shifts
Tradespeople are working longer hours and extra shifts because of the cost of living crisis, with almost a quarter (23%)...
Mental Health In The Construction Industry: The Silent Crisis
Men are still three times more likely than women to commit suicide. In such a male-dominated industry, it is hard...
Construction group Stonewood tackles onsite ‘macho image’ to put the emphasis on mental health wellbeing for staff
CONSTRUCTION group Stonewood is tackling the outdated macho image of building sites and encouraging its staff to talk about problems...
89% of UK builders experience mental health problems due to work
89% of UK builders experience mental health problems due to work-related issues, a new study has found. The research was...
Cheeky calendar raises over £1,600 for South West mental health charities
RGB Building Supplies’ Well Built Builders Bum 2022 calendar has raised £1,610 for Mind charities across the region – Devon...
Mental Health Charity, Mates in Mind, launches short film highlighting the importance of understanding and addressing workplace stress
Chris, a 30-year veteran of the construction industry, was a caring and loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend....
Mental Health Matters: Safety Experts Share Ten Recommendations to Help Managers Tackle Employee Stress
Mental distress across the nation is at an all-time high compared to pre-pandemic levels. As individuals face grief, forced isolation,...