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Mental health charity Mind has launched a toolkit to help employees deal with the pressures of working in the construction industry.
Devised in conjunction with volunteer organisation Building Mental Health, the toolkit contains information, links and resources to support construction employers find out how to put employee mental health and wellbeing at the heart of their organisation.
It shows companies how to write a Building Mental Health Charter, how to get access to Construction Industry Helpline packs, and also has a link to a mental health toolbox talk showing employers how to deliver information on mental health and start a conservation in the workplace.
The CIOB’s head of communications, Saul Townsend, said: “Construction can offer an interesting, varied and sometimes exciting career. But as an industry it has a long way to go before it can say it does enough to support those who live with mental health issues. We are delighted to support the toolkit and encourage our members to lead the way in supporting the welfare of others in construction.”
For more information, visit: mentalhealthatwork.org.uk/construction
