WSIB expands mental health coverage for employees
WSIB recently expanded mental health coverage for insured workers through its program, giving them more access to mental health treatment.
Mental Health
Construction workers and addiction
Drug use among construction workers is higher than in most other occupations—and construction overdose deaths top any industry.
10 steps construction companies can take to save lives
Trade workers are at the highest risk of death by suicide. Implementing early, mid, and late tactics are simple ways companies can provide support and…
Why trade unions are crucial for battling mental health issues
Construction workers face four times higher suicide rates and rampant substance abuse, placing more pressure on employers to step up.
Why 55% of CEOs are struggling with mental health: Insights and solutions
Leadership loneliness is growing with 52% of CEO’s reporting workplace toxicity and 63% struggling to show empathy.
PTSD rates are high in the construction—let’s talk about it
Post-traumatic stress disorder is common for people who’ve experienced a life-threatening accident. Recognizing the symptoms and seeking treatment is essential.
From numbers to lifelines: Stuart Binstock’s mission to prevent suicide in the construction industry
Stuart Binstock discusses suicide prevention in construction, CIASP’s impact, and changing the industry’s approach to mental health.
How CIASP is working towards a zero-suicide construction industry
Through resources, education, training, and support, CIASP hopes to break the stigma of discussing mental health in construction.
Building balance: How parents in construction can manage work and family life
Parents in construction face unique challenges with work-life balance. Fortunately, there are practical solutions and industry changes that can help them thrive, both on-site and…
Mental health and construction—the silent killer
Suicide rates in construction are among the highest in any industry due to long work hours, a high-pressure environment, job instability, and mental health stigma.
Building calm: How a meditation practice can benefit contractors
Meditation can improve your stress levels, your sleep, and even your relationships, meaning that this ancient practice might just become your most valuable tool.
Construction Suicide Prevention Week: An industry-wide effort to save lives
Construction Suicide Prevention Week is September 9-13 to raise awareness about the alarming mental health challenges the industry faces.
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