Mental health for everyone is such an important topic, however, the number of people that suffer from poor mental health within the construction industry is staggering. Figures have seen that 1 in 4 construction workers suffer from mental health problems. There are so many contributing factors to this from the nature of the work, being extremely physical and prone to injury to workers can be away from family working on-site for weeks at a time, these plus other factors can all contribute to mental health problems.
Founder of Construction Sport, Steve Kerslake, a groundworker by trade, understands firsthand the issues that can arise within the industry and as a result set up Construction Sport as a way to get people together, away from the construction building sites, to do something positive which in turn helps promote a positive mental health attitude. Not only that but also provides a safe environment for people to speak and open up about things that might be happening in their life, which they are struggling to manage.
Cavendish Professionals hosted a Charity Golf Day to help raise awareness and support Construction Sport. Watch the days events and Steve Kerslake speak about the work that Construction Sport are doing.