APS launches mental health campaign message to UK governments

The Association for Project Safety (APS) is spearheading a UK-wide campaign to promote mental health and wellbeing within the construction industry, taking its campaign to Westminster and the devolved Parliaments in Scotland and Wales.

APS has vigorously campaigned across both its 4000-strong UK membership and the wider built environment for greater awareness and understanding on the range of issues impacting an industry where there are an estimated 16,000 construction workers in Britain suffering from work-related stress, depression, or anxiety. Together, these account for 24% of all ill health in the construction sector.

A launch event was organised by APS to promote Construction Industry Mental Health Awareness held at the Scottish Parliament and led by Sue Webber MSP, a dedicated advocate for mental health, who shared powerful insights into the unique challenges the industry faces.