Mates In Mind

More than 150 people from across the construction industry have volunteered to help a national drive to stop suicide and improve the welfare and wellbeing of the workforce. The Make It Visible initiative was officially launched earlier this year and has seen contractors, clients, professional bodies

High levels of mental distress and a reluctance to seek professional help among UK construction workers is leading to increased alcohol consumption, non-prescription drug use and even self-harm, according to a new major study.

Mental health charity Mates in Mind has launched its 4th annual Impact Awards, which celebrate those making meaningful change across the multiple industries.

Employers should act now to support the long-term mental wellbeing of their staff during the current pandemic, according to the Mates in Mind charity.

Mates in Mind has published a call for donations to its COVID-19 Relief Fund to will allow the charity to continue to respond with vital support programmes.

Mates in Mind has appointed Nicola Hodkinson, business services director at Seddon, as a trustee board member. Mates in Mind is a charitable programme to improve and promote positive mental health in the workplace.

To mark today’s Time to Talk Day Mates in Mind is raising awareness about mental ill-health at work by supporting managers across the UK in tackling the issue.

The Scaffolding Association became a supporter of mental health charity Mates in Mind this month in advance of International Suicide Prevention Day.

Mactaggart & Mickel has thrown its weight behind an initiative to promote positive mental wellbeing in the UK construction industry.

A charity which aims to raise awareness and improve mental health in the construction industry has encouraged business leaders to be “courageous” and build a culture of prevention when it comes to their individual strategies.

The winners of the Mates in Mind Impact Awards 2019 were revealed a ceremony last week. Adjudicated by an independent panel of leading industry experts, the awards aim to recognise and celebrate the effort and good work of large organisations, SMEs and individuals across the UK to improve the mental

The next important step in the UK construction sector's efforts to improve the health and mental wellbeing of its workforce has been marked with the full roll out of the Mates in Mind initiative. Mates in Mind has led in the creation of a flexible and joined up approach that is tailored to the needs