The construction industry faces a mental health crisis that cannot be ignored.
“Risk of suicide within the construction industry is over three times higher than the male national average.”
— ONS
“We can't treat ourselves out of a mental health crisis. Prevention must be a national priority.”
— Mental Health Foundation
“1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year.”
— NHS
The philosophy
Mind Fitness reframes how we think about psychological health. Just as we train our bodies, we can train our minds. Ownminder provides the tools, science, and community to make this a daily practice — not a crisis response.
Unlike traditional mental health approaches, Mind Fitness is proactive, positive, and empowering.
#ownyourmind
Three simple steps to building lasting mental resilience.
Take our Mind Fitness Check to identify your 10 psychological strengths through our animal archetype system.
Access 40+ evidence-based tools matched to your strengths. Schedule them into your daily routine.
Earn points, unlock badges, and watch your Mind Fitness improve over time.
Each strength represents a core aspect of psychological fitness, brought to life through powerful animal archetypes.
Courage & Confidence
Find your inner courage to face challenges head-on. Build unshakeable self-belief.
Wisdom & Reflection
Develop flexible thinking and learn from every experience.
Vision & Perspective
See the bigger picture and maintain clarity in uncertain times.
Teamwork & Connection
Build strong support networks and meaningful relationships.
Drive & Determination
Channel physical energy and maintain peak performance.
Energy & Resilience
Regulate your mood and maintain a positive mindset.
Calm & Grounding
Practice self-care and find your centre in the chaos.
Memory & Mindfulness
Care for others while staying present and mindful.
Emotional Depth & Empathy
Understand and process emotions with depth and empathy.
Strength & Endurance
Build lasting resilience and the power to keep going.
Watch how Mind Fitness is transforming construction workforces.
Explore the evidence-based tools inside Ownminder.
See how workers build daily mental fitness habits.
How Ownminder was born from the construction industry.
For organisations
Ownminder helps construction companies meet their H&S obligations while genuinely protecting worker wellbeing.
Individual scores never shared with employers. Complete privacy.
Track engagement, send targeted resources, manage invite codes.
Meet Health & Safety Executive requirements for psychological health.
From 50 to 50,000 workers. One platform.
Ownminder works alongside the UK's leading mental health organisations.
Comprehensive mental health support and guidance
Visit sitePrevention-focused research and resources
Visit siteConfidential support for anyone struggling
24/7 helpline: 116 123
Visit siteAdvice and support for mental health
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Visit siteHear from the organisations already building Mind Fitness.
Ownminder has changed how our team thinks about mental health. It's not a tick-box exercise anymore — it's something our lads actually use.”
Site Manager
Major Contractor
The animal strengths approach makes it accessible. Our workers relate to it in a way they never did with traditional wellbeing programs.”
H&S Director
Tier 1 Contractor
Finally, a mental health tool that understands construction culture.”
Project Director
National Infrastructure