Mural shines a light on mental health

Lighthouse Charity, Willmott Dixon and artist Rob Fenton have unveiled a mural at Staffordshire’s new Student Village in support of men’s mental health. The striking mural depicts a lighthouse, shining a beacon of hope and a positive message for the construction community.

The unveiling was part of a site-wide Safety Stand Down focusing on men’s mental health, facilitated by the Lighthouse Charity’s #MakeItVisible team.

Jessica Greig, information officer, said: “Men’s mental health remains a critical issue within construction, and it’s vital that we create spaces where people feel able to speak openly.

“Rob’s work is a visible and lasting reminder that behind every hard hat is, first and foremost, a human being, and a simple check-in with each other on site can save a life.”