This review aims to build a strong empirical foundation for the Blueprint for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in the Building and Construction Industry. It involves analysing research on empirical interventions published before and after the original inception of the Blueprint in 2017 and best practices in enhancing mental health at work. Combining these sources is crucial for creating workplace mental health programs grounded in empirical evidence and characterised by forward-thinking innovation aimed at addressing a broad spectrum of issues while adhering to rigorously validated intervention theories.
In addition to building an evidence base, customisation of the resulting program during its implementation is a critical step to ensure it aligns with the unique requirements and intricacies of MATES in Construction. Synergising these strategies not only reinforces the program’s underpinnings with theoretical depth, empirical validation, and practical insights but also paves the way for overcoming entrenched organisational and occupational barriers that often obstruct initiatives focused on improving employee mental health. This approach nurtures the development of a forward-looking, dynamic, and organisation wide program and better equips it to meet the challenges of the future effectively.
