Mental Health

Drug use among construction workers is higher than in most other occupations—and construction overdose deaths top any industry.

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.

Construction workers face four times higher suicide rates and rampant substance abuse, placing more pressure on employers to step up.

Leadership loneliness is growing with 52% of CEO’s reporting workplace toxicity and 63% struggling to show empathy.

Post-traumatic stress disorder is common for people who’ve experienced a life-threatening accident. Recognizing the symptoms and seeking treatment is essential.

Stuart Binstock discusses suicide prevention in construction, CIASP’s impact, and changing the industry’s approach to mental health.

Through resources, education, training, and support, CIASP hopes to break the stigma of discussing mental health in construction.

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.

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.

Meditation can improve your stress levels, your sleep, and even your relationships, meaning that this ancient practice might just become your most valuable tool.