Mental Health

Mental health issues are common in construction, but there are effective ways to address risk factors and take action to support mental well-being.

Implementing a basic fatigue management plan includes assessing site risks, encouraging self-reporting, and a comprehensive training program.

Suicide rates in construction are at crisis levels, with guns playing a significant role. Addressing mental health and access to firearms can help save lives.

With the right mindset and strategies, turn distress into eustress—transform overwhelming challenges into opportunities for growth.

Burnout can take a mental and physical toll on your health. Strategies like time management and self-care can prevent it.

Stimulating your vagus nerve can improve symptoms of depression, PTSD, and anxiety. Try deep breathing and cold exposure to get started.

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 lower stress, improve creativity, and enhance emotional resilience. By stepping away from the demands of daily life, you give yourself a chance to recharge and reflect, which can ultimately lead…

Mental health can be tough to manage over the holidays. Lowering expectations, prioritizing exercise, and setting boundaries can help.

Sonya Bohmann, Executive Director of CIASP, is tackling high suicide rates in construction through education, resources, and leadership.

Herbal medicines can provide natural support for mental health. Consider trying lavender, linden, passionflower, and St. John’s wort.