New Mates in Mind training: the construction workers employer programmes can miss

In the second in a series from Mates in Mind, Sam Downie, managing director, explores what effective wellbeing support looks like in practice for construction, where businesses often fall short, and how the industry can create lasting change.

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has published a new Mental Health Joint Code of Practice (JCOP). The code is designed to help construction businesses tackle the root causes of poor…

JCT is sponsoring a research project investigating the mental health of workers in construction, to better understand the challenges workers face, and to explore how the industry can provide better support.

Contractor is joining forces with a UK mental health charity to improve support for subcontractors 

Mates in Mind is urging employers to improve mental wellbeing support for apprentices and new entrants to the industry

As a long-standing advocate for mental health awareness, Prince William is shining a light on the need for increased suicide prevention measures in construction 

It is time for the construction industry to take a preventative and proactive approach to mental health challenges

A project director has opened up about his own experience of suicidal thoughts while working abroad and how he found the support he needed.