IMAP News May 2026
Insulators Member Assistance Program Update
Rich’s Rants
Each month, the LMCT IMAP Newsletter will feature the “rants” of Youturn Health Chief Clinical Officer Rich Jones.
Check out this short video as Rich, who is recognized nationally as a subject matter expert on substance use disorder (SUD) and healthcare and recovery integration, introduces viewers to concepts and ideas that can help you make it through the day after dealing with stress and everyday issues.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
How to Ask for Help for a Mental Health or Substance Use Issue
If you’re dealing with a substance use or mental health-related challenge, one of the best things you can do is ask for help. So why is it so hard to do?
We are often raised to be self-reliant, and asking for any type of help can make us feel weak or vulnerable and leave us open to rejection or criticism. You also may feel like asking for help makes you a burden or indebted to someone.
Communicating with Family About Mental Health: How to Offer Support
When one family member struggles with a mental health-related challenge, the whole family is impacted. The good news is that family can provide significant support when a loved one is struggling.
There isn’t one sign that will indicate someone you love is struggling with their mental health. What you do know about your family member is their baseline behavior. While a shift in these baseline behaviors may not mean your loved one is definitely struggling with a mental health-related challenge, it is a good opportunity to check in on them.
Getting Started with Meditation
Starting to practice meditation may seem intimidating. When should I do it? What do I have to do? What if I can’t clear my mind? In reality, it’s simple to get started with 5-10 minutes a day in your own home. There are many different ways to meditate, but ultimately it’s just a technique to clear your mind to help you reach a goal like increased focus, connecting to a higher power, feeling more in tune with your body or releasing stress.
How to Overcome Isolation and Loneliness
Human beings are social creatures, and we’ve evolved to depend on each other for survival. While in modern times we might not rely on other people for survival as much as we would have thousands of years ago, we’re still wired for human connection. Due to this need, and in spite of technologies that make it easier than ever to connect to another person, almost half of American adults experience loneliness.
From Surviving to Serving: My Journey Through Addiction, Loss and Healing
My life reached its lowest point when I turned 30 years old. I experienced the loss of my parents and my only brother before reaching the age of 22. I was grieving, angry and deeply broken. The world seemed to be a heartless environment, so I directed my pain toward myself.
Addiction ruled my existence for 13 years during this period. The deepest wounds came from the sexual and verbal abuse I endured while carrying out these traumatic experiences. I felt abandoned, not just by people, but by God. My anger turned into numbness. I lost all interest in my existence, so I no longer cared about my survival.
Infographic: The Impact of Stress, Substance Misuse and Suicide on the Construction Industry
Additionally, roughly 14 percent of construction workers misuse substances.
Download this infographic and learn more about the startling impact of stress, substance misuse and suicide on the construction industry and ways to seek help.
Infographic: Why Overdose Deaths In Construction Are On The Rise
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), construction workers are 16 times more likekly to die of an overdose than a work-related injury.
Down this infographic and learn more about this staggering number and how employers can help.
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