Sometimes a quick video is a great way to get people talking about mental health. These four focus on construction, from recognising warning signs to where to go for help.
Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity provides financial and emotional support to the construction community and their families. This could be due to an injury, a long-term illness or simply needing a hand. They support education and training initiatives, fund ideas to improve health or safety in the work environment, and provide services like the 24-hour Construction Industry Helpline.
Resources from this organisation:
Building Mental Health has organised a programme of CITB-funded training across the UK to enable people to become Mental Health First Aid Instructors with a special focus on construction.
Construction Industry Helpline packs
The Construction Industry Helpline is the confidential support service for construction workers and their families. These packs of posters and cards can help you spread the word in your workplace.
Construction Industry Helpline app
Sometimes the easiest way to get help is on your phone screen, especially if you're onsite. This app is filled with advice and guidance on all sorts of wellbeing topics for construction workers.