Course Duration: 25+ Minutes
This CPD-certified course helps construction workers manage their mental health and support colleagues.
Mental Health in Construction Training raises awareness of mental health issues and helps construction workers support themselves and others through difficult times. It unpacks why mental health is hard to talk about and breaks down the stigma surrounding it. Construction workers at all levels will be equipped to speak openly about mental health and recognise when help is needed.
| Course Duration | 25+ Minutes |
|---|---|
| Approval body | CPD |
| Format | Fully online |
| Assessment | Multiple choice |
| Certification | Same-day digital certificate |
| Certificate Valid For | 3 years |
This course contains the following sections:
Defines mental health and explains the mental health continuum model.
Highlights common challenges in the construction sector that can harm mental health.
Explores critical mental health issues that need immediate intervention, such as suicidal thoughts and panic attacks.
Highlights warning signs of growing mental health issues.
Encourages speaking up, supporting colleagues and adopting healthy habits to promote better mental health.
The course certificate includes:
A CPD-certified certificate will be available for download and printing instantly upon course completion.
Users must complete an assessment before earning their certificate.
The end-of-course test is:
A score of 80% is required to pass.
Construction workers are at the highest risk of suicide in the UK, with rates 3.7 times higher than the national average, according to the Office for National Statistics. Demanding work conditions are often the root cause, but problems are made worse because most construction workers are unable or unwilling to talk openly.
Due to stigma and a lack of awareness, many mental health issues in the construction sector go unnoticed and untreated, leaving workers vulnerable to severe mental health crises.
This Mental Health in Construction Training course equips workers with essential skills to recognise mental health warning signs, respond appropriately and support themselves and colleagues. It helps break the stigma surrounding mental health issues and encourages workers to talk openly about the challenges they’re facing.
Employers have a general duty to protect both the physical and mental health of their workers. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, employers must:
Fulfilling these responsibilities creates a safer, more supportive work environment and demonstrates your commitment to employee wellbeing.
This course is designed for construction workers at all levels, including supervisors. It covers the fundamentals of mental health and the challenges construction workers face.
The course empowers construction workers to talk openly about mental health and support themselves and others. It also gives them the awareness to spot warning signs and recognise when professional help is needed.
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