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New Wales campaign to tackle suicide risk in construction
The initiative is being rolled out across Wales through a partnership between the NHS Wales Suicide Prevention and Self Harm Programme and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).
It aims to raise awareness of suicide, promote mental health, and signpost workers to available support.
Dr Chris O'Connor, NHS Wales' clinical lead in the strategic programme for mental health, said: "Stigma can be a huge barrier to people accessing mental health support.
"We hope that by raising awareness of suicide risk and mental health, and signposting support offerings available, we will encourage people working in the construction industry to have important conversations about their wellbeing, support each other, and feel confident in being able to reach out for support."
The campaign includes posters, short 'toolbox talks', and suicide awareness training.
Julia Stevens, CITB engagement director for Wales, said: "We're proud that this campaign will further build on this momentum to help us create meaningful change."
The campaign supports the Welsh Government's new 10-year Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm Strategy, which aims to remove stigma and empower people to seek help.
Male suicide rates in Wales remain more than three times higher than female rates.
