Mental Health Awareness

The “Building Mental Health in the Construction Workplace” program was developed for delivery to LIUNA members, apprentices, officers, and representatives. This is a four hour, instructor-led course focusing on awareness and education of mental health in the construction workplace.

The training aims to provide union members with information about mental health, with a focus on anxiety and depression, as these are the most common mental health conditions.

Following the workshop, you will:
· have a greater understanding of the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety
· be confident to approach a worker they may be concerned about and initiate a conversation
· understand potential mental health risks and protective factors in the workplace and how these may impact workers
· know what supports and resources are available for workers to be able to deliver informal ‘toolbox talks’ to workers about mental health in the workplace