Episode 18 - The need for Health to match Safety - Jennie Armstrong

Episode 18 - The need for Health to match Safety - Jennie Armstrong

From Hard Hats and Head Space with Stuart Wallis by Stuart Wallis

October 29, 2025 · 42 min · Season 1 · Episode 18

About this episode

Stuart Wallis discusses mental health challenges with Jennie Armstrong, emphasizing the importance of open conversations in the workplace.

Links https://constructionhealth.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniearmstrong/ Keywords mental health, anxiety, depression, work, well-being, open conversations, diagnosis, support Summary In this conversation, Stuart discusses his experiences with mental health challenges with Jennie Armstrong, Founder of Construction Health & Wellbeing Ltd. The conversation covers many areas of health - physical and mental - including anxiety and depression. They reflect on the importance of work in maintaining Stuart's mental well-being and emphasize the need for open conversations about mental health, particularly in the workplace. Takeaways Stuart was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. Jennie discusses the need for Health given equal billing in the budget as safety. Jennie felt that Tideway Tunnels wanted to be different and set new standards with the Epic Induction. Stuart's job has been a crucial factor in maintaining his sanity. He reflects on the societal expectations around mental health. There is a need for more open conversations about mental health. Stuart felt relief upon receiving his diagnosis. He questions whether others are truly okay in their mental health. Work…

People in this episode

Host: Stuart Wallis

Guest: Jennie Armstrong

Topics covered

  • mental health
  • workplace well-being
  • anxiety
  • depression
  • open conversations
  • support systems

Keywords

  • mental health
  • anxiety
  • depression
  • well-being
  • open conversations
  • support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Construction Health & Wellbeing Ltd, Tideway Tunnels, Construction Health

Places: UK

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