A new suicide prevention campaign has been launched to help normalise therapy and encourage tradespeople to seek support.

National Highways and the UK Roads Leadership Group have published new guidance which aims to support better design of major UK roads and bridges to help reduce suicide risk.

Ark Fire Protection and Bowmer + Kirkland have joined forces to help raise awareness of mental health issues in construction.

A selection of readers’ comments about news and issues in the industry from across the CIOB community and social media.

Desiree Blamey from the Considerate Constructors Scheme shares good practices for tackling mental health on site.

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is working with NHS Wales Suicide Prevention and Self Harm Programme to launch a suicide prevention campaign.

Men’s mental health charity Tough to Talk is partnering with e-learning provider Dynamic to help construction companies address the issues that can lead to male suicide.

To celebrate International Day of Yoga (21 June), Pye Homes has invited construction workers to join a wellness session highlighting the importance of mental health awareness.

A Worcestershire-based tradesman is running 5k every day in May to raise awareness of the construction industry’s mental health crisis. 

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, building products manufacturer Forterra is highlighting the important role mental health first aiders play in the workplace.

Despite increased awareness and initiatives around the declining state of mental health among construction workers, it remains one of the most challenging and persistent problems in the industry.

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Nationwide Platforms is showcasing an employee’s commitment to supporting mental health at the company and in the local community.

The construction workforce is at risk if we don’t have more open and honest conversations about mental health, says Alan Bates MCIOB.

CIOB survey shows industry stress levels remain high, but employer support is growing. Nadine Buddoo reports.

Messaging on modular cabins with QR codes linking to CIOB Assist is reaching thousands of workers, writes Michael Thistlethwaite.

Trade supplier IronmongeryDirect has released its annual Mental Health in the Trades Report. 

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