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INTERVIEW: Leaving construction to fight the industry's mental health crisis

INTERVIEW: Leaving construction to fight the industry's mental health crisis

Released Wednesday, 20th August 2025
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INTERVIEW: Leaving construction to fight the industry's mental health crisis

INTERVIEW: Leaving construction to fight the industry's mental health crisis

INTERVIEW: Leaving construction to fight the industry's mental health crisis

INTERVIEW: Leaving construction to fight the industry's mental health crisis

Wednesday, 20th August 2025
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Despite the physical dangers of the job, the leading cause of death among construction workers isn't job site accidents. 

It's suicide. 

So what's fuelling it?

And what can you do if you or someone you know is struggling? 

We've been unpacking the industry's hidden hazards with someone who's lived through them: Dr Simon Tyler, who now works as a psychologist helping to address the high rates of suicide within construction. 

When we ran a shorter cut of this interview on the radio show, it had a huge response from people wanting to talk about it.

In this extended interview, Dr Tyler shares more of his insights and experiences, and also offers some advice.

And remember, Lifeline is there on 13 11 14. 

Guest:

  • Dr Simon Tyler, psychologist and men's mental health researcher

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