Mental Health
Introduction
Mental ill health affects 1:4 people in the UK. The construction industry and allied occupational groups are recognised as a more vulnerable group with an increased incidence of suicide. This is attributed to many factors. Not least that it is male dominated sector; (Men are less likely to share their emotional and mental health needs with others and therefore, less likely to seek help from their GP or other health professionals). Highways operatives often work long hours away from home, often in demanding physical environments, remote from their regular wellbeing outlets and disconnected from family and friend networks.
Our vision is to reduce the incidence of work related mental ill health throughout the highways sector. To help create an open culture around mental health through promoting mental health awareness, encouraging positive mental health opportunities, and providing mental health support across the wider industry.
Introduction
Mental ill health affects 1:4 people in the UK. The construction industry and allied occupational groups are recognised as a more vulnerable group with an increased incidence of suicide. This is attributed to many factors. Not least that it is male dominated sector; (Men are less likely to share their emotional and mental health needs with others and therefore, less likely to seek help from their GP or other health professionals). Highways operatives often work long hours away from home, often in demanding physical environments, remote from their regular wellbeing outlets and disconnected from family and friend networks.
Our vision is to reduce the incidence of work related mental ill health throughout the highways sector. To help create an open culture around mental health through promoting mental health awareness, encouraging positive mental health opportunities, and providing mental health support across the wider industry.
Common Intent Document
| common_intent_document_-_mental_health_and_wellbeing.pdf |
Relevant Raising The Bar Document
| rtb34_mental_health_toolbox.pdf |
Links to support the Commitment Stage
Lord Mayor's Appeal - This is Me Green Ribbon Campaign
MIND - Mental Health at Work
Mental Health at Work - Mindful Employer
The Lighthouse Club - Building Mental Health Charter
Lord Mayor's Appeal - This is Me Green Ribbon Campaign
MIND - Mental Health at Work
Mental Health at Work - Mindful Employer
The Lighthouse Club - Building Mental Health Charter
Links to support the Benchmarking Stage
Workplace Wellbeing Charter
HSE Management Standards
Mind.org Workplace Wellbeing Index
Better health at work Index
Road to Wellbeing
Vitality Healthiest Workplace
Workplace Wellbeing Charter
HSE Management Standards
Mind.org Workplace Wellbeing Index
Better health at work Index
Road to Wellbeing
Vitality Healthiest Workplace
Links to support the Knowledge Stage
Refreshing the case for investment
Mental Health at Work.org
Mind - How to implement the Thriving at Work mental health Standards
Mental health at work - Mindful Employer Resources
Nice - Workplace Health Management Practices
Public Health England Campaign Resources
Thriving at work Review
Heads together.org Workplace Wellbeing Programme
Time to change - get involved
Refreshing the case for investment
Mental Health at Work.org
Mind - How to implement the Thriving at Work mental health Standards
Mental health at work - Mindful Employer Resources
Nice - Workplace Health Management Practices
Public Health England Campaign Resources
Thriving at work Review
Heads together.org Workplace Wellbeing Programme
Time to change - get involved
Links to support the Support Stage
Action for happiness
The lord mayors appeal
Public Health England Campaign Resources
Time to change
Samaritans World Suicide Prevention Day
Action for happiness
The lord mayors appeal
Public Health England Campaign Resources
Time to change
Samaritans World Suicide Prevention Day
Documents to support the Evolve Stage
Case Studies by Highways Organisations
Coming Soon!!
Case Studies by Highways Organisations
Coming Soon!!
Relevant toolkit ideas and Blue Stars
Related Training Material
Toolbox Talks
Videos
Safer Highways Alastair Campbell Interview
Jacobs One Million Lives Video
Lighthouse Charity Video
Safer Highways Alastair Campbell Interview
Jacobs One Million Lives Video
Lighthouse Charity Video
Relevant Hub Campaigns link
Health and Wellbeing Campaign 2017
Occupational Health and Wellbeing Campaign 2015
Health and Wellbeing Campaign 2017
Occupational Health and Wellbeing Campaign 2015