Poor mental health in the construction industry is ‘the silent epidemic’, Work-related stress, depression and anxiety have overtaken musculoskeletal disorders as the most reported workplace health issue in the sector. The construction industry has more suicides than any other profession
Greater mental health support for construction workers is now identified as a priority area. Claudia Hammond examines a new initiative to improve mental health in the sector by increasing awareness and the confidence amongst its predominantly male workforce to openly discuss the issues
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