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MENTAL HEALTH SURVEY - complete / share and repost Please fill in this anonymous and confidential survey here: https://lnkd.in/egAvhVZC Completing this will help to support and promote better mental health in the wonderfully diverse construction industry. The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is conducting a survey to explore mental health challenges within the construction industry. Mental health problems are a growing concern across the globe. In the UK, 0.9 million workers in 2023/23 stated they were suffering from work-related stress, depression or anxiety. Statistics also suggest males who work in this industry are more likely to die by suicide than their peers who work in other fields. The last report by CIOB, released in 2020, highlighted 97 per cent of construction workers had experienced high levels of stress, and 71 per cent of respondents revealed they had not received any mental health training. Even more alarmingly, more than a quarter of those surveyed claimed they had experienced suicidal thoughts at least once in the past year. Your input will help identify key areas for improvement and support to help the industry tackle this silent crisis. Please fill in this anonymous and confidential survey here: https://lnkd.in/egAvhVZC Dylan Roberts Kari Sprostranova Keith Prince Mark Blundy James Eastham Martin Cunningham Martin Hall Mike Webb Wayne Metcalfe Lee Hewitt Andy Flynn Peter McGettrick James Martin Katy Bagnall Brian Van Campenhout Martin Wilshire CMIOSH MIIAI Paul Duffy Andrew Shepherd Steven Hearn Steve Kerslake Andy Stevens IOSH The Lighthouse Charity Mates in Mind Carla Toro Henrietta Frater Build UK Construction Leadership Council IOSH

As we approach #givingtuesday I am celebrating an incredible new partnership between Mates in Mind and the WHSmith Construction Team 🩵 Lindsay Ewer and I were delighted to attend their annual conference and connect with the supply partners who are doing so much great work to create the stores we all know and love. Steve Cole - the hugest of thanks to you. I am in no doubt that the ripple effect of your commitment to our partnership will be immeserably positive 🎉

Why does the stigma around mental health in construction persist? Sam Downie, managing director of Mates in Mind, examines the causes behind it and how we can break it down. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3AvIy1I #MentalHealth #MensMentalHealth

🏇 Fancy a day at the races? What about an overnight stay in luxury accommodation AND a table for 4 in the exclusive Parade Ring restaurant too?? You could win a Weekend Race Package for 4 at York Races, including a table for 4 in the parade ring restaurant plus overnight accommodation! Tickets are just £50, with proceeds supporting Mates in Mind. 7 days to go—grab your chance today! https://lnkd.in/eBN9-GXt

Time To Talk series fischer X Mates in Mind continues to provide a meaningful platform for open conversations around mental health in the construction industry. In episode Three, Mike from @greenhawkconstruction shares his powerful story and personal experiences, we hope these stories can help encourage others to seek support. If anyone reading this is facing challenges, remember you're not alone. Help is available—whether it’s through this series' resources or by texting BEAMATE to 85258, a supportive community is here for you. Thank you, Mike, and the Time To Talk team, for making a difference. Watch full video: https://lnkd.in/e77zuNr5 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ebZvqc_S #TimeToTalk #fischerfixings #MatesInMind #MentalHealthAwareness #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay #SupportMatters

Tech lovers, this one’s for you! Take a look at all the tech you could win in our charity raffle, in support of Mates in Mind. Get your tickets now for a chance to win: - An Apple Watch   - A Samsung UHD 50" Smart TV - An Xbox S Series Bundle - A Perfect Draft Peroni starter bundle - An LG 43” Smart TV - A sleek Nespresso Magimix coffee machine - A Bose SoundLink portable speaker! 🎟️ Tickets are £50 each Just 13 days to go until the raffle closes! Purchase here: https://lnkd.in/eBN9-GXt

For Men’s Health Month (November) our friends at fischer UK invited us to join them in a project to discuss the role of mental health within the construction sector. In the Time to Talk video this week, we meet Mike, who talks openly about the impact of his education and of bereavement on his mental health, plus the tools he uses to keep both his body and mind healthy. As Mike says, ‘there is nothing more powerful than the mind’. Watch Mike’s story: https://lnkd.in/eWZMMKBF #TimeToTalk #LetsTalk #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellbeing #wellbeing #construction

Our amazing friends at Civils & Lintels are running a Charity Raffle and Silent Auction with some amazing prizes (including much sought after Oasis tickets) to raise funds for us. Please take a look at the post below, and get involved if you can.

We’re celebrating three years as a campaign partner of the Health and Safety Executive’s Working Minds campaign. If you’re wondering why it’s important to prevent work-related stress and support good mental health, here are three very good reasons: - It’s the law - It’s good for business - It’s the right thing to do Our recent blog, ‘How to optimise mental wellbeing through workplace culture’ contains lots of advice and guidance on how to build positive mental health in and through work, so that everyone in your organisation is supported and no one reaches crisis point: https://bit.ly/MinMblog10 Find out more about the HSE’s Working Minds campaign: https://bit.ly/3V9Ryzf

It’s great to see the fischer X Mates in Mind series creating conversations about mental health in the construction industry. In Episode Two, Paul from @royal_joinery1 shares his personal journey, discussing mental health challenges he’s faced and strategies that have helped him persevere. His openness highlights the importance of talking about mental well-being, especially in industries where the conversation is often less common. Thank you, Paul and Mates in Mind, for shining a light on this topic. For anyone struggling, don’t hesitate to seek support—help is available. You can text BEAMATE to 85258 or check each episode’s caption for more resources. Watch Full Video: https://lnkd.in/eXzWDwcn Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ebZvqc_S #TimeToTalk #fischerfixings #MatesInMind #MentalHealthAwareness #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay #SupportMatters