This week is Mental Health Awareness Week; an important opportunity for us to reflect, educate, and take action to support mental well-being in all areas of life, especially at work.
Why Mental Health in the Workplace Matters
Mental health is just as important as physical health. Yet in many workplaces, it’s still surrounded by stigma or brushed under the carpet. The truth is, poor mental well-being doesn’t just affect individuals; it impacts productivity, team morale, communication, and retention.
When we invest in the mental well-being of our colleagues, we create safer, stronger, and more resilient workplaces.
Let’s make mental health part of our everyday conversations, not just during awareness weeks. A healthy team is a thriving team.
Sources of help and advice
✅ The Lighthouse Charity – provides emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to the construction community and their families
✅ Mates in Mind – provides clear information to employers on available support and guidance on mental health, mental illness and mental wellbeing, and how they can address this within their organisations. They work in collaboration with organisations in the UK construction, transport and logistics, manufacturing, fire and security, agriculture and related sectors.