33 minutes | Wednesday, 2 April 2025
April is Stress Awareness Month, and in the construction industry, mental health is a conversation many still struggle to have. In fact, 70% of builders say they’ve suspected a colleague was seriously depressed but found it too difficult to talk about. The stigma runs so deep that 71% admit to giving their employer a different reason—like a physical illness—when taking time off for mental health. Even more concerning, 4 in 10 builders say they’d rather quit their job than speak up. We were joined by Ross Comer from St Johns ambulance and Band of Builders CEO Gavin Crane to hear the best ways to look after yourself and where you can get help should you need it. Plus theres also the Pub Lunch Quiz for your chance to grab your very own 6 points and you’ll hear the very best messages that we received - Enjoy.