Toolstation and On The Tools have joined forces to produce a podcast created to support tradespeople’s mental health.
The podcast, entitled Mental Health Under Construction, is a bi-weekly six part show, hosted by mental health specialist and member of We Are Hummingbird, Ryan Ridgeway. He is joined by guests from the trades, mental health experts and celebrities including Paul Merson and Ollie Ollerton, who share their own blend of insight and experiences and discuss a wide range of mental health conditions.
The move comes as research commissioned by Toolstation finds that 69% of those in the sector think looking after your mental health is very important and 33% say there should be more support available to them. When it comes to what can be done, 56% felt there could be more honest conversations around mental health, while 44% think there should be better access to professional help or treatment. Moreover, 31% thought there should be better support at their place of work.
Greg Richardson, head of marketing at Toolstation, commented: “We’re excited to have worked with the team at On The Tools on this very valuable partnership, and with Ryan and some incredible guests who provide listeners with valuable advice and insight each week.”
Clare Harding, brand director for On The Tools, explained: “Poor mental health in construction is unfortunately well documented, with high suicide rates across the industry.
“Teaming up with Toolstation to create the Mental Health Podcast was designed to encourage tradespeople to look out for one another, and talk, listen and share thoughts and feelings.”
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