Mental Health
ARTICLES
10 signs you might need a mental health day
September 23, 2024
Feeling drained, overwhelmed, or irritable? These and others are signs you might need a mental health day to recharge and stay at your best.
WSIB expands mental health coverage for employees
September 18, 2024
WSIB recently expanded mental health coverage for insured workers through its program, giving them more access to mental health treatment.
Construction workers and addiction
September 16, 2024
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
September 13, 2024
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 save lives.
Why trade unions are crucial for battling mental health issues
September 12, 2024
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
September 11, 2024
Leadership loneliness is growing with 52% of CEO’s reporting workplace toxicity and 63% struggling to show empathy.
From numbers to lifelines: Stuart Binstock’s mission to prevent suicide in the construction industry
September 10, 2024
Stuart Binstock discusses suicide prevention in construction, CIASP’s impact, and changing the industry’s approach to mental health.
PTSD rates are high in the construction—let’s talk about it
September 10, 2024
Post-traumatic stress disorder is common for people who’ve experienced a life-threatening accident. Recognizing the symptoms and seeking treatment is essential.
How CIASP is working towards a zero-suicide construction industry
September 9, 2024
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
September 5, 2024
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 at home.