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“Having worked closely alongside the author, I had no idea he had gone through such a profound mental health struggle.”

Mick King MCIOB

Project Manager  ·  May 2026

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“Reading Still Standing was both powerful and humbling. Having worked closely alongside the author, I had no idea he had gone through such a profound mental health struggle. That contrast - between the colleague I knew day to day and the reality he shares so openly - makes this piece all the more impactful. The article shines an important light on mental health in the construction industry, an area where challenges are often hidden behind a culture of toughness and silence. What stands out is not just the honesty, but the courage it takes to speak up and break that stigma. It's a reminder that you never truly know what someone else is carrying. More than anything, this piece encourages empathy, awareness, and conversation. It's an important contribution that will resonate not only within construction but with anyone who has ever silently struggled. I have a huge amount of respect for him for telling his story - it's one that needed to be heard.”