Mental health awareness is crucial in any company because it can have a significant impact on employees' productivity, job satisfaction, and overall well-being. When employees struggle with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, or stress, it can lead to absenteeism, presenteeism, and reduced job performance. By promoting mental health awareness in the workplace, companies can help to reduce stigma around mental health issues, encourage employees to seek support when needed, and provide resources and accommodations to support employees' mental health needs. Furthermore, prioritising mental health in the workplace can contribute to a more positive work culture, increased employee engagement, and improved retention rates.

Overall, investing in mental health awareness and support in a company is not only the right thing to do for employees' well-being, but it can also have tangible benefits for the company's bottom line.

What you can do for yourself:
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• Talk about your feelings. Just being listened to can help you feel supported and less alone with any problems you’re going through and can offer a different view from whatever’s going on in your head..
• Get a good night’s sleep. Sleep and mental health are closely linked: mental ill-health can affect your sleep and poor sleep can affect your mental wellbeing.
• Eat well. A balanced diet can improve your sense of wellbeing and your mood.
• Stay active. Physical activity is not only good for your body, it’s also great for your mind.
• Practice mindfulness, a way to be fully engaged and present in the moment.

As an employer in the construction industry...

We understand how vital it is to support your workforce and promote good mental health because absenteeism, productivity and work performance can all be affected by mental health issues. Workers suffering from poor mental health might be afraid to speak up because they’re worried about how it may impact their employment which is why it's incredibly important to create a culture where mental health is seen as just as important as physical safety.

What you can do to help your team:
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• Produce, implement and communicate a mental health at work plan.
• Develop mental health awareness among employees.
• Encourage open conversations about mental health and the support available when employees are struggling.
• Provide employees with good working conditions and ensure they have a healthy work life balance and opportunities for development.
• Promote effective people management through line managers and supervisors.
• Routinely monitor employee mental health and wellbeing.

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