Mental Health

ARTICLES

Mental health and construction—the silent killer

September 4, 2024

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.

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Building calm: How a meditation practice can benefit contractors

September 4, 2024

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

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Construction Suicide Prevention Week: An industry-wide effort to save lives

August 28, 2024

Construction Suicide Prevention Week is September 9-13 to raise awareness about the alarming mental health challenges the industry faces.

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Want to look good and feel better? The benefits of hiking for construction professionals

August 21, 2024

Hiking is a low-cost way to reduce stress, improve heart health, lose weight, and feel happier.

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Building better mental health in the construction industry: Understanding the gut-brain axis

August 14, 2024

Dietary decisions and lifestyle choices directly influence gut health and mental health via an intricate network called the gut-brain axis.

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Suicide rate among construction workers hits crisis levels: ‘We have to watch out for each other’

July 15, 2024

The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates compared to other industries, the CDC said.

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Construction workers are dying from suicide at an alarming rate

July 11, 2024

The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates among professions, with an estimated 6,000 construction workers dying by suicide in 2022.

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