Construction and Suicide Prevention
Why the Construction Industry desperately needs Suicide Prevention Support?
The construction industry is the backbone of our infrastructure, employing millions and contributing significantly to the economy.
However, it also faces some of the highest rates of suicide among all sectors. It’s time to address this pressing issue head-on with, and the Orange Button Community Scheme is part of the solution.
The Unique Challenges: Construction workers often deal with high stress, long hours, physical strain, and job insecurity. These factors, can combine with a lack of discussion of around mental health can lead to unnoticed and untreated mental health challenges or thoughts of suicide in the worst case scenario.
How the Orange Button Scheme Helps: By training your team in Suicide Prevention, you empower them to support each other, recognise the signs of poor mental health, and take proactive steps to prevent suicide. Orange Button holders are connectors, they are able to talk about suicide with compassion and confidence.
Suicide first aid training
Upskilling your team to have the confidence and skills to have those conversations is an important part of any safeguarding policy. Suicide First Aid Lite, Suicide First Aid Youth, Suicide First Aid Full Day and Adult Mental Health First Aid are all workshops provided by Lancashire Mind that are aligned with the Orange Button.
Once an individual has completed one of the Suicide Prevention courses at Lancashire Mind, they are able to apply for their Orange Button.
Make a greater impact: join the Orange Button Pledge for your organisation
By signing up for the Orange Button Pledge, you are showing a meaningful commitment to supporting mental health in your workplace, and have access to a range of benefits from Lancashire Mind.
The construction industry cannot afford to ignore the mental health of its workforce. Join Lancashire Mind’s Orange Button Pledge and make a real difference in the lives of your employees.
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