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Mental
Health
Training
For the Construction Industry
What are the benefits of mental health training?
Mental health training equips individuals with the skills to recognize and respond effectively to signs of mental health challenges. This training helps employees offer immediate assistance and guide colleagues toward professional help when needed. It also fosters a supportive workplace environment, enhancing awareness and communication, reducing stigma, and creating a more empathetic and productive workplace.
Identify signs indicating a decline in mental well-being or
a mental health/substance use crisis in others.
Encourage conversations about mental health declines, support options, and actively seeking help.
Provide assistance during a mental health or substance use crisis.
Learn techniques to maintain and enhance one's own mental well-being.
Why is mental health training needed in the construction industry?
- Statistics Canada estimates that 33% of workers in the construction industry reported poor mental health. In addition, 64% of construction workers wished their employers did more to support mental health initiatives.
- Growing mental health concerns exist in the construction industry because it ranks second highest in suicide rates among major industries.
- On average, workers in Canada are absent from work due to mental health for 12 days, finds the survey of more than 500 Canadians (Future Skills Centre Report 2023).
- 50% of survey respondents indicate that work affected their mental health, with 35% experiencing burnout (Future Skills Centre Report 2023).
- Approximately 500,000 Canadians miss work every week due to mental illness, according to a report from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).
According to the Construction
Industry Rehabilitation Plan (BC):
Suicide Rates by Industry and Occupation
3.7x Higher
The risk of suicide among low-skilled construction workers in the UK was 3.7 times higher than the male national average.
6x Higher
In Australia, construction workers died by suicide 6 times more than they were killed by accidents in construction sites.
CDC Analyzed Suicide Data
(Males, aged 16-64 years, in the United States
According to a study conducted by the CDC,
Suicide rates were significantly higher
in five major industry groups
Multiple factors likely contribute to higher suicide rates and mental health concerns in the construction industry, including the following:
Male dominated industry, with men experiencing the highest suicide rates
Shame and fear of judgement
Seasonal and cyclical work contributing to family and financial strain
Stigma and fear of consequences associated with mental health issues and help seeking
Chronic pain
Toughness and strength are valued, mental health conditions, or seeking help, may be seen as personal weakness
High stress and deadline driven work
Long work hours including potential for large volume of overtime leading to fatigue
Limited job control
Mental Health Training
We provide a range of mental health training sessions tailored to address your
organization’s specific needs. These sessions can transform the workplace environment and boost productivity.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
The Working Mind
1 Hour Mental Health Sessions
MHFA training is a course designed to help individuals recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental health issues and crises. The training covers a range of topics, including how to support someone experiencing a mental health problem, how to provide initial help, and how to guide them towards professional support.
The Working Mind training is designed to help individuals and organizations build a more supportive and resilient workplace environment. It focuses on enhancing awareness around mental health, improving communication, and creating strategies to manage stress and support each other.
Our one-hour sessions offer impactful learning in stress management, emotional intelligence, and more. These workshops equip you with practical tools to enhance support skills, improve relationships, and achieve work-life balance, boosting both personal and professional well-being.
About Broadmind
The Broadmind team recognizes the crucial role mental health plays in ensuring employee wellness! That's why we're dedicated to supporting you. Our range of services, from Mental Health First Aid to One-Hour Sessions and Consultations, are tailored to equip your team with comprehensive mental health knowledge for the workplace. Let us guide you in fostering a mentally healthy work environment.
Our mission & vision
Broadmind is on a mission to provide mental health education to workplaces and community members. Now, more than ever, we need relevant and fun connections that instill inspiration.
Broadmind's vision is to enhance mental well-being skills to propel organizations and people to be more engaged, empathetic, and connected at work and home.
Why work with us?
At Broadmind, we base our work with clients on five core values: Connection, safety, diversity, respect, and fun. We also believe in the importance of evidence-based practices and enjoy bringing a touch of quirkiness and humor to our approach.
We believe in creating a safe and supportive environment. We deeply value building connection and caring for our client's needs.
Still have some questions or concerns?
Let’s Chat!
Book a meeting with Sherry Lachine, the lead facilitator and owner of Broadmind Inc.
1 (613) 484-2977