Research Library
The MATES Research Library is a central hub for publications, evidence and insights that inform, evaluate and strengthen our approach to suicide prevention and mental health across our industries.
AUS
2019
Understanding the Barriers and Pathways to Male Help-Seeking and Help-Offering: A Mixed Methods Study of the Impact of the MATES in Construction Program
Publisher:
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Authors:
V Ross, N Caton, J Gullestrup, K Kolves
Overview:
This mixed-methods study aimed to (1) examine the effectiveness of training for MATES connectors and (2) examine the barriers, motivations and pathways to help-seeking and help-offering for both MATES...
This mixed-methods study aimed to (1) examine the effectiveness of training for MATES connectors and (2) examine the barriers, motivations and pathways to help-seeking and help-offering for both MATES connectors and clients.
QLD / NT
2019
An evaluation of MATES in Construction Queensland Case Management
Publisher:
A report conducted for MATES in Construction
Authors:
C Doran, L Adams, C Meurk, L Wittenhagen, E Heffernan
Overview:
Case management is a core component of MATES. The research team undertook a descriptive analysis of the Queensland MATES case management database and developed an exit survey to assess the benefits of...
Case management is a core component of MATES. The research team undertook a descriptive analysis of the Queensland MATES case management database and developed an exit survey to assess the benefits of case management for clients.
AUS
2019
Are Young Men Getting the Message? Age Differences in Suicide Prevention Literacy among Male Construction Workers
Publisher:
International journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Authors:
T King, P Batterham, H Lingard, J Gullestrup, C Lockwood, S Harvey, B Kelly, A LaMontagne, A Milner
Overview:
Suicide is a leading cause of death among young men. Help-seeking is known to be poor among this group, and little is known about what interventions are most successful in improving suicide prevention...
Suicide is a leading cause of death among young men. Help-seeking is known to be poor among this group, and little is known about what interventions are most successful in improving suicide prevention literacy among young men. This research aims to examine: (1) age differences in beliefs related to suicide prevention literacy and attitudes to the workplace in addressing mental health among male construction workers; (2) age differences in response to a workplace suicide prevention program.
AUS
2019
An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the MATES in Energy Program
Publisher:
Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention
Authors:
V Ross, N Caton
Overview:
In order to ensure the MATES in Energy program had successfully transitioned from the construction to the energy sector, the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention (AISRAP) was commi...
In order to ensure the MATES in Energy program had successfully transitioned from the construction to the energy sector, the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention (AISRAP) was commissioned in 2019 by MATES in Construction to undertake an evaluation of the effectiveness of the MATES in Energy GAT training.
AUS
2019
Does Help Seeking Behaviour Change Over Time Following a Workplace Mental Health Intervention in the Coal Mining Industry
Publisher:
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Authors:
E Sayers, J Rich, M Rahman, B Kelly, C James
Overview:
A pre-post survey study of employees from two Australian coal mines to investigate help seeking behavior and attitudes to mental health in mining employees. LINK TO ARTICLE: https://journals.lww.com/j...
A pre-post survey study of employees from two Australian coal mines to investigate help seeking behavior and attitudes to mental health in mining employees. LINK TO ARTICLE: https://journals.lww.com/joem/Abstract/2019/06000/Does_Help_Seeking_Behavior_Change_Over_Time.20.aspx
AUS
2018
Suicide in the Construction Industry Volume 3
Publisher:
MATES in Construction, University of Melbourne
Authors:
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Overview:
This report presents the analysis of trends in suicide within the construction industry. These analyses are also disaggregated by age group and state, for the benefit of stakeholders and funders of th...
This report presents the analysis of trends in suicide within the construction industry. These analyses are also disaggregated by age group and state, for the benefit of stakeholders and funders of the MATES in Construction program.
NZ
2018
Mental health in the construction industry scoping study
Publisher:
BRANZ
Authors:
K Bryson, A Duncan
Overview:
The construction industry has the highest proportion of suicides across all industries in New Zealand. To date, there has been no research in New Zealand investigating the factors that contribute to t...
The construction industry has the highest proportion of suicides across all industries in New Zealand. To date, there has been no research in New Zealand investigating the factors that contribute to the high rate of suicide for the construction industry workforce. This scoping study serves as a consultation with the New Zealand construction industry to gauge their support for further research on this issue.
AUS
2018
Report on the Construction Industry Apprentices' Focus Groups
Publisher:
Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention
Overview:
Six focus groups were conducted with construction industry apprentices to learn about their needs in order to inform the update of the Life Skills training program. The focus was on problems/issues ex...
Six focus groups were conducted with construction industry apprentices to learn about their needs in order to inform the update of the Life Skills training program. The focus was on problems/issues experienced at work and outside of work, and the types of information and support that would be helpful when they are ‘doing it tough’.
AUS
2018
Feasibility and Acceptability of Strategies to Address Mental Health and Mental Ill-health in the Australian Coal Mining Industry
Publisher:
International Journal of Mental Health Systems volume 12, Article number: 66 (2018)
Authors:
R Tynan, C James, R Considine, J Skehan, J Gullestrup, T Lewin, J Wiggers, B Kelly
Overview:
To evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of implementing a peer-based, multi-component mental health program in the Australian coal mining industry.
To evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of implementing a peer-based, multi-component mental health program in the Australian coal mining industry.
AUS
2018
An evaluation of the effectiveness of the MATES in Construction program: Results of a mixed-method, two phase study
Publisher:
Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention
Authors:
V Ross
Overview:
In 2017, AISRAP was commissioned by MATES in Construction to evaluate the MATES program. The evaluation was comprised of a mixed-method, two-phase design. Phase 1 was a qualitative focus group study t...
In 2017, AISRAP was commissioned by MATES in Construction to evaluate the MATES program. The evaluation was comprised of a mixed-method, two-phase design. Phase 1 was a qualitative focus group study to examine motivations, pathways and difficulties in help-seeking and help-offering from the perspectives of both MATES volunteers and clients. Informed by the findings of the first phase, Phase 2 then quantitatively analysed the effectiveness of the Mates in Construction training in a large sample of construction workers from smaller sites across regional and metropolitan Queensland.