Comments on: Depression rates are high in construction—here’s what to look out for https://underthehardhat.org/lifestyle-and-health/depression-rates-are-high-in-construction-heres-what-to-look-out-for/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:00:22 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 By: How to stay mentally fit (and avoid Seasonal Affective Disorder) as the seasons shift - Under the Hard Hat https://underthehardhat.org/lifestyle-and-health/depression-rates-are-high-in-construction-heres-what-to-look-out-for/#comment-8112 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:00:22 +0000 https://underthehardhat.org/?p=5002#comment-8112 […] or daily life. Because SAD follows seasonal light patterns, many don’t initially realize it’s a form of depression—they often just think they’re “burned out” or tired from life. Recognizing the underlying […]

]]> By: 11 mental health books every construction worker should read https://underthehardhat.org/lifestyle-and-health/depression-rates-are-high-in-construction-heres-what-to-look-out-for/#comment-6448 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:00:35 +0000 https://underthehardhat.org/?p=5002#comment-6448 […] as it offers an extended consumer guide to antidepressants and navigating depressive thoughts. Depression is a common mental health issue in the construction industry, and practical resources for workers […]

]]> By: Top mental health resources for Canadian workers with depression https://underthehardhat.org/lifestyle-and-health/depression-rates-are-high-in-construction-heres-what-to-look-out-for/#comment-2850 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:36:07 +0000 https://underthehardhat.org/?p=5002#comment-2850 […] time for their mental health without being judged. That silence can be dangerous. Studies show that depression rates in construction are alarmingly high, and the industry’s mental health crisis isn’t going away on its […]

]]> By: Construction safety trends to adopt for 2025 - Under the Hard Hat https://underthehardhat.org/lifestyle-and-health/depression-rates-are-high-in-construction-heres-what-to-look-out-for/#comment-1163 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:02:24 +0000 https://underthehardhat.org/?p=5002#comment-1163 […] safe in 2025 needs to go beyond PPE and instructional videos; it requires keeping an eye out for warning signs of depression, […]

]]> By: Can vagus nerve stimulation boost mental health? A guide for construction professionals - Under the Hard Hat https://underthehardhat.org/lifestyle-and-health/depression-rates-are-high-in-construction-heres-what-to-look-out-for/#comment-673 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:00:38 +0000 https://underthehardhat.org/?p=5002#comment-673 […] nervous system responses. The imbalance here contributes to physiological symptoms of depression, like disrupted sleep, gastrointestinal issues, and […]

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