Vish Narbheram - Founder Of Onward Shift The Construction Cogs podcast

Vish Narbheram - Founder of Onward Shift

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Vish is an electrician turned mental health advocate who's on a mission to reduce suicide in construction.

He's the founder of Onward Shift, a mental health hub designed for the construction community.

What We Cover:

The shocking statistics: Why construction workers face suicide risks 3.7 times higher than the national average.
Breaking the silence: How 59% of UK construction workers feel unable to speak about their mental health struggles.
From tools to therapy: Vishal's personal journey from the electrical trade to mental health advocacy.
Building Onward Shift: The business side of creating mental health services for construction
Vish's own struggles: Vish's personal struggles with anxiety, ADHD, OCD.
Maintaining his own wellbeing: How Vish maintains his own mental health while running Onward Shift, working full time, plus running his own electrician business.
Real solutions: Practical steps site managers and companies can take.
Podcast to podcast: Insights from Vishal's own podcast show featuring people's mental health journeys.

📊 Key UK Construction Mental Health Facts Discussed

91% of construction workers have felt overwhelmed
87% have experienced anxiety
1.5 million workers have worked in dangerous conditions due to poor mental health
36% prevented from speaking openly due to workplace stigma

🔗 Connect with Vish:

Onward Shift Website: https://onwardshift.com/

Onward Shift Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@onwardshift/videos

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishal-narbheram-56bb3a194/

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