Mental health in (and for) engineering

Author: Various

Date published

14 May 2025

Price
Free
The Institution of Structural Engineers The Institution of Structural Engineers
Mental health in (and for) engineering

Mental health in (and for) engineering

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Author
Date published
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Guidance
Author

Various

Date published

14 May 2025

Author

Various

Price

Free

This online webinar promoted mental health awareness and support within the structural engineering community.

This webinar brought together mental health advocates, as they shared practical insights, tools, and resources to help individuals and firms implement effective mental health practices. 
 

Highlights

 

Being a Mental Health First Aider

Paola Casagrande talks about what it means to be a Mental Health First Aider, dealing with burnout and how to be a supportive colleague in the workplace.

The benefits of improving men’s mental health

Jamie Chestnutt discusses the state of mental health in the engineering and construction sector and the benefits of improving mental health for companies.

An introduction to masking and psychological safety - Unseen Aware

In this talk, Simon Houghton introduces masking and how you can become an unseen disabilities ally. 

The role of the professional construction institutions

Andy Leask discusses role for the professional construction institutions in creating an environment where all people feel comfortable discussing mental health issues with their peers.
 

Guidance

EqualEngineers

A not-for-profit organisation offering support through a range of diversity networks, online webinars, resources, research and taught courses.

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iunctura

Focusing on safety, mental health and wellbeing, masculinity, allyship and inclusion

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Unseen Aware

Unseen Aware helps to normalise the conversation - giving those with unseen disabilities the confidence to speak up.

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Speakers

Paola Casagrande
Paola Casagrande
Safety Director, Ramboll Buildings
Paola is a Safety Director for Ramboll Buildings. She is a Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers and has 25 years' experience in the industry.  Paola has a strong focus on Health, Safety and Wellbeing.
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Jamie Chestnutt
Jamie Chestnutt
Director at iunctura
Jamie is the Director at iunctura, a consultancy dedicated to leading company cultural change and tackling mental health. He is also the co-chair of the Men’s Network with EqualEngineers. The aim of the Men’s Network is to lead national conversations around role modelling, positive masculinity, mental health and allyship by hosting a number of webinars and lectures throughout the year.
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Simon Houghton
Simon Houghton
Founder, Unseen Aware

Originally trained as a social entrepreneur, Simon brings personal experience and a deep understanding of the needs of individuals with hearing loss to his work. He has made a significant impact through initiatives like the #WeSupportDeafAwareness campaign and the Unseen Aware movement, reaching over 415,000 employees across various sectors.

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Andrew Leask
Andrew Leask
Director, Rodgers Leask Ltd

Andrew is an experienced engineer with over 40 years in civil and structural engineering. With postgraduate qualifications in engineering management, Andrew has worked on key projects including service reservoirs, water treatment plants, and large infrastructure developments. In 1984, Andrew co-founded Rodgers Leask Ltd, a multidisciplinary consultancy specializing in civil, structural, geotechnical, and transport engineering, where he remains an active Director and Engineer.

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Format:
Video
Video Length:
1:04:31
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IStructE
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