World Mental Health Day serves as a powerful reminder that mental wellbeing deserves the same priority as physical safety. At Lambson Innovate, mental health provisions aren’t a once-a-year acknowledgement, they are woven into the fabric of our workplace culture.
From Zero to Above and Beyond
When Director David Bean first recognised the need for mental health support in 2023, Lambson had no provisions in place. The vision was clear: just as we wouldn’t send our team onto a construction site without PPE, we shouldn’t expect them to navigate workplace challenges without mental health support.
That’s when we partnered with Think Mental Health, and Paul Longley became our mental health champion. The transformation has been remarkable. Today, every single team member – not just managers – has received Level 1 and Level 2 mental health training, with some advancing to become Level 3 Mental Health First Aiders.
Our commitment earned us Think Mental Health’s ‘Above and Beyond’ award. As Paul noted: “To see the company go from nothing to ‘Above and Beyond’ is truly inspiring and a testament to the care Lambson shows to its employees.”
The Foundation of Our Approach
Through our partnership with Think Mental Health, we’ve created a comprehensive mental health framework that creates emotional safety, builds understanding, reduces stigma, and provides ongoing support through monthly check-ins and 1:1 meetings.
Georgia Mennell has also delivered additional training on resilience, leadership, and creating psychologically safe workplaces, all contributing to a culture where our people can thrive both inside and outside of work.
Investing in the Whole Person
At Lambson Innovate, investing in our people means looking after their complete wellbeing. Professional development matters, but so does personal development. When we champion emotional wellbeing alongside technical skills, we create an environment where every team member feels understood, empowered, and ready to make a real difference.
Acknowledging World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is both an opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come and an acknowledgement that there’s still a long way to go. The World Health Organisation estimates that over a billion people are living with mental health conditions, so raising awareness simply isn’t enough.
Workplaces play a key role, so it’s important that forward-thinking businesses take action to ensure their team members don’t struggle alone. Mental health support is an ongoing investment that pays dividends in workplace culture, team cohesion, and individual wellbeing, as well as ensuring that those who are struggling receive the support they need.
As we mark this important day, we’re reminded that creating a mentally healthy workplace requires consistent effort, genuine commitment from leadership, and a willingness to prioritise people’s emotional safety alongside every other aspect of their working lives.
