Mates in Mind

Ahead of Stress Awareness Month (April), we are calling on every leadership team, line manager and employee, to identify and mitigate contributory risks related to stress, anxiety, depression and burnout, in every workplace, every day. Please read out article below to discover more. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalwellbeing #stress #burnout #anxiety #depression #stressawarenessmonth Michelle Wiles

Empowering employers to create positive mental health in and through work so that work is good for workers, is something we advocate for every day and is not just something that needs to be done when an awareness date reminds us to. However, awareness days enable us to raise awareness of, and understanding about, mental health and therefore to address the stigma that surrounds it. Implementing a comprehensive, proactive, prevention strategy and providing all employees with skills, tools, resources and confidence to spot the signs of stress, start conversations and signpost support if needed, enables organisations to develop a 24/7 workplace culture of openness and support. In April there are a number of key awareness dates, including Stress Awareness Month, World Health Day and World Day for Safety and Health at Work. To help our Supporters, partners and friends to start the conversation within their organisations we have created some new, free resources, including a series of stress awareness videos. Be prepared, access the resources today: https://bit.ly/SAM25sm #StressAwarenessMonth2025 #HealthAtWork #stress #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalwellbeing

Trigger Warning: this post mentions suicide. At Mates in Mind, we are in awe of everyone who goes the extra mile, sometimes literally, in order to raise vital funds, so that we can empower more organisations to build positive mental health in and through work, ensuring work is good for workers’ mental health and no-one reaches crisis point. Donna Tappin is running the 2025 London Marathon in memory of her friend Chris, “One of the strongest and most laid-back people I've ever known. Nothing seemed to faze him until February 2019, when everything changed. In April 2019, Chris took the devastating decision to end his life. At 53 years old, I'm taking on this challenge for Chris and everyone struggling in silence. Please watch my training update below.” https://lnkd.in/eDXHFyie Please show Donna your support: https://bit.ly/MinMDonna   #LondonMarathon #mentalhealth #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealthawareness #Stress #mentalhealthmatters Michelle Wiles

Do you want your #PhD research to contribute to reducing #suicide risk in people working in the #construction industry? Deadline 3 March 2025 for this ESRC: Economic and Social Research Council BAM UK & Ireland co-funded PhD The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction UCL UCL Division of Psychiatry using ethnographic & evidence synthesis approaches, including BAM industry placement, and with thesis committee input from our voluntary sector partners at Mates in Mind. This is a priority group in terms of occupational risk of suicide. Your research will be of direct relevance to suicide prevention strategy objectives. Last few days before application window closes.

Trigger Warning: this post mentions suicide. At Mates in Mind, we are in awe of everyone who goes the extra mile, sometimes literally, in order to raise vital funds, so that we can empower more organisations to build positive mental health in and through work, ensuring work is good for workers and no-one reaches crisis point. Here is Donna’s story: “I'm running the 2025 London Marathon in memory of my dear friend Chris, one of the strongest and most laid-back people I've ever known. Nothing seemed to faze him until February 2019, when everything changed. “Just three months later, in April 2019, Chris took the devastating decision to end his life. He had been doing his job with no pressure for over 30 years, but in a short time, he found himself overwhelmed by stress at work. Looking back, we now understand he was suffering a mental health crisis. The heartbreak and loss he left behind are something he never would have wanted. He believed the world would be better without him, but that couldn't have been further from the truth. “I've never been a runner, but Chris was. When I entered the marathon ballot, I never thought I'd be selected, but I was. And I believe it happened for a reason. At 53 years old, I'm taking on this challenge for Chris and everyone struggling in silence. “I never want anyone to experience the pain that my friends have been through, and their heartbreak has been devastating for us all. So, I have decided to raise money for Mates in Mind, a charity that the family discovered after their loss and which is dedicated to mental health awareness in the workplace. If I could help save even one life, then Chris's death would not have been in vain. “Any donation is welcome, and Chris will be pushing me the whole 26.2 miles.” Please consider sponsoring Donna by scanning the QR code in the image or click: https://bit.ly/MinMDonna #LondonMarathon #mentalhealth #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealthawareness #Stress #mentalhealthmatters Donna Tappin Michelle Wiles Chloe Wiles

Time to Talk Ep. 3: Poor Mental Health in Construction 🚧 The construction industry faces a hidden crisis—poor mental health. In the latest Time to Talk episode, Lauren Harrison opens up about the challenges workers face and why breaking the stigma is more important than ever. 🗣️ How can we better support mental well-being in construction? Check out the podcast here: https://bit.ly/4gXXc0G #MentalHealthAwareness #ConstructionIndustry #TimeToTalk #WellbeingAtWork Mates in Mind Lauren Harrison AIBM

Sharing for my network – Christopher Rodgers running 500miles with 6 points of PPE.....love it! Such an amazing cause, this is something every health and safety professional can get behind - if running is your thing, there are heaps of opportunities to get involved and support a great cause or with a dionation. Darren Hicks – the Manchester Half could be for you? And Natalie Timms – how about the Kent Half?? Let’s all come together to raise awareness for mental health and make a real difference with Mates in Mind. Check out the details below and join in if you can! Good luck Chris!

We believe that one of the best ways to create long lasting change within an organisation, is by educating and informing a workforce. This is why we encourage everyone in our community to engage with tailored training for employees, managers and mental health champions; helping everyone understand their roles and responsibilities when it comes to mental wellbeing at work. Find out more about our training: https://lnkd.in/gxK46D3f #mentalhealth #training #education

Discover why Donna Tappin has challenged herself to run the 2025 #LondonMarathon and, if you can, please support her (link in post below). Thank you for sharing Donna's story PermaGroup and for the support you are providing. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #suicide #stress Michelle Wiles

Just wrapped up another two-day MHFAider course for an engaged group of delegates from Tarmac! Their willingness to have deep, open conversations was truly inspiring—they're going to make fantastic Mental Health First Aiders, adding to the existing team at Tarmac. It’s encouraging to see more organisations investing in mental health first aid and creating cultures where well-being and support are a priority. The construction industry, in particular, benefits so much from initiatives like these. Mates in Mind continues to do incredible work in reducing stigma and normalising conversations around mental health in the sector, and I’m proud to be associated with both MHFA England®  and Mates in Mind. Let’s keep the momentum going—more organisations need to get on board and commit to equipping their teams with MHFA skills! 💙 #MentalHealthFirstAid #MHFA #MatesInMind #WellbeingAtWork #ConstructionMentalHealth #ReducingStigma