We are proud to announce as our partner charity, the wonderful Mates in Mind.
Be a Mate. Be the Change.
Mates in Mind is a leading UK charity which works with organisations in higher-risk industries to provide effective, proactive interventions which support the mental health of employees to prevent them from reaching crisis point, because everyone matters.
The impact of work-related stress, other life events, and personal vulnerability, can adversely affect mental health. There is growing recognition that this can lead to a range of issues including diminished focus or disengagement from both work and life, which can sadly lead to increased levels of suicide.
- 1.7 million workers are suffering from work-related ill health (new or long-standing) in 2023/24, of which 776,000 (46%) workers suffering work-related stress, depression, or anxiety.
- Stress, depression, or anxiety accounted for 46% of work-related ill health and 55% of all working days lost due to ill health in 2023/24.
- 3 out of 5 employees experience mental health issues because of work.
Mates in Mind is working towards changing these statistics, ensuring all workers have positive mental health in and through work. But we know that people within the construction industry are struggling with their mental health, and that it needs an industry wide approach to tackle this crisis – by breaking down the barriers that prevent people from accessing support. Mental Health issues faced by those within construction and related industries is as much as 4 x higher than the general population. This is too many, and it needs to stop. On average 2 construction workers, each working day, every year, die by suicide.
Chris was one of these people, who tragically lost his life, and his story can be seen here: https://youtu.be/ZDg14zNIF-w. Please be aware it isn’t easy to watch.
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Download free resources: https://www.matesinmind.org/training-and-resources/information-and-resources
Mates in Mind work with organisations to provide the skills, clarity and confidence to raise awareness, improve understanding, implement effective interventions and address the stigma of mental ill-health, so that no-one reaches crisis point and good mental health becomes everyone’s responsibility.
Find out how they can help you to build positive mental health in and through work