In this episode of Hope Illuminated, I am joined by Simon Tyler for a deeply insightful conversation. Together, we dive into the complex relationship between masculinity, mental health, and suicide prevention. Simon bravely shares his personal journey, reflecting on the impact of losing father figures to suicide and his own struggles with mental health. Through his experiences in male-dominated environments like the construction industry and Australian Football, Simon sheds light on the critical need for tailored support for men facing mental health challenges.
Throughout our conversation, Simon emphasizes the pivotal role of lived experience in shaping understanding and interventions in mental health. His journey drives his commitment to supporting others and fostering meaningful change.
Listeners are invited to explore the nuances of masculinity, mental health, and suicide prevention as Simon discussed his important research. Through a mixed methods approach, Simon uncovers the complexities of suicide risk within the construction industry.
More about Simon Tyler
Prior to attending university, Simon spent an extensive period working in various areas of the construction and manufacturing industry allowing for a first-hand experience of some of the associated difficulties. Simon has a Bachelor of Psychological Science with First Class Honors and a Master of Organizational and Human Factors Psychology at the University of Adelaide. Currently, he is a PhD candidate at the University of South Australia with research focused on the nature and drivers of suicidal ideation in the Australian construction industry. Simon is the inaugural recipient of the Alison Milner Memorial Scholarship.
Takeaways
Lived experience drives understanding and intervention in mental health.
Focus on situational drivers, not just risk factors, for mental health.
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Show Notes
Disentangling Rates, Risk, and Drivers of Suicide in the Construction Industry https://doi.org/10.1027/0227-5910/a000885
Suicidal Ideation in the Australian Construction Industry: Prevalence and the Associations of Psychosocial Job Adversity and Adherence to Traditional Masculine Norms https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192315760
“And you feel like you’re suffocating … how the fuck am I going to get out of all this?” Drivers and experiences of suicidal ideation in the Australian construction industry https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1144314