The positive side of stress: Understanding eustress for trade workers
With the right mindset and strategies, turn distress into eustress—transform overwhelming challenges into opportunities for growth.
Mental Health
Beating burnout: How to protect your mental health and well-being in high-stress construction jobs
Burnout can take a mental and physical toll on your health. Strategies like time management and self-care can prevent it.
Can vagus nerve stimulation boost mental health? A guide for construction professionals
Stimulating your vagus nerve can improve symptoms of depression, PTSD, and anxiety. Try deep breathing and cold exposure to get started.
Alone time could be the key to better mental health in construction professionals
Good mental health is often tied to strong community connections, but spending quality time alone is just as important for maintaining balance. Alone time helps…
7 tips to keep your mental health in check over the holidays
Mental health can be tough to manage over the holidays. Lowering expectations, prioritizing exercise, and setting boundaries can help.
Breaking the silence: CIASP’s fight against suicide in construction
Sonya Bohmann, Executive Director of CIASP, is tackling high suicide rates in construction through education, resources, and leadership.
Mental health in construction: How herbal medicine can help
Herbal medicines can provide natural support for mental health. Consider trying lavender, linden, passionflower, and St. John’s wort.
Top mental health and wellness apps to improve worker safety on construction sites
Get mental health support on the go with popular apps like Calm and Headspace. From better sleep to mindfulness, these apps make self-care simple and…
Light it up for NDEAM 2024
Businesses and community organizations across Canada will use purple lights to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities on October 17, 2024.
Mental toughness is a must in construction—here are 7 secrets to develop it
Mental toughness is about adaptation, discipline, and persistence—and it’s something you can develop over time through consistent practice and a positive mindset.
Don’t “man up,” seek help
Don't let stress build up—take action. Stress is inevitable in the construction industry, but asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Depression rates are high in construction—here’s what to look out for
Construction workers experience high rates of depression. Watch out for signs like sleep loss, anger, and irritability.
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