‘Hi Vis Stress Vest’ encourages builders to open up about mental health

Television presenter and construction worker, Tommy Walsh (centre), with social media influencer, Ben Wade, also known as Ben the Operator (left) and managing director of Ashville Group, Daniel Ashville Louisy support St John Ambulance’s Hi Vis Stress Vest campaign (Matt Alexander Media Assignments/PA) - (PA Wire)

Builders and construction workers are being urged to open up about mental health issues amid “alarming” suicide rates.

St John Ambulance has raised concerns about the mental health of these workers after a new poll found that the majority of builders say it is “too difficult” to talk to a colleague about depression or other mental health conditions.