Mental Health continues to be a risk within the demolition sector and wider built environment; coined the ‘silent mental health crisis’, stigma surrounding the topic has meant workers within the industry are still reluctant to hold open conversations about the challenges they face.
To support our members, we’ve gathered resources including guidance and posters, that will help them as employers to facilitate a healthy work environment, improving concentration and morale.
Resources
We’ve collected a variety of content written and designed by ourselves, or by industry-leading experts on the topic of mental health within the demolition sector and wider built environment.
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Guidance
Partners in Mental Health
We’re proud to support the HSE’s “Working Minds” campaign — a brilliant set of interactive tools and guides. If you’re worried about a colleague, want to speak to someone yourself, or want to create space for these conversations with your team, it’s a great place to start.
The Lighthouse Charity offers a free, confidential 24/7 helpline for anyone in construction or demolition, supporting on all aspects of emotional, physical and financial wellbeing. Call 0345 605 1956 or visit their website.
Despite ongoing efforts to bring more women into demolition, men still make up the majority of the workforce.
#AndysManClub is a men’s suicide prevention charity, working to end the stigma around men’s mental health through the power of conversation.
You can visit their website here.
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Blog Articles
Learn more about mental health and more on our blog. Or click on one of the posts we’ve written below.
Focus on What You Can Control
Keeping Focus: Sphere of Influence explores how to manage stress by separating what you can control from what you can’t, helping you reduce pressure and stay clearer in demanding situations.
Keeping Calm Amongst the Chaos
This article explores how everyday pressures in demolition can impact stress, performance, and safety, and highlights practical ways site teams can better manage and respond to them.
Stress, Performance, and Awareness
Pressure is part of the job in demolition but too much of it can quietly impact performance, safety, and decision-making. This article explores how stress really affects your team, and why getting the balance right matters more than you think.
