Mental Health Awareness
The Construction Industry Accounts for 20 percent of the Nation’s Suicides
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the construction industry has the second highest suicide rate among major industries, as 53 out of every 100,000 construction workers die by suicide per year.
Additionally, construction workers represent about 25 percent of fatal opioid overdoses among all workers.
The LMCT is Here to Help.
Suicide is no longer a taboo subject in the union construction industry, especially in the Insulators Union. Through our partners YouTurn Health and All One Health, we are seeking to provide our Brothers and Sisters with the help they need.
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ToolBox Talks
Suicide Prevention
- Why it is important to talk about suicide prevention.
- Questions to facilitate a discussion around suicide prevention.
- Information on the YouTurn Health program and how to access it.
ToolBox Talks
Stress Management and Burnout
According to a 2022 study by the American Psychological Association, 72 percent of U.S. adults have experienced stress so severe that it impacts their health.
- Why it is important to talk about stress management.
- Questions to facilitate a discussion around stress management.
- Information on the YouTurn Health program and how to access it.
The Impact of Stress on Individuals and Businesses
Help to Reduce Stress
- For men and women who work in a highly stressful environment, such as construction, the daily stress can eventually take its toll.
- Learn about several ways to relieve stress and increase happiness.
Avoid Burnout
Suicide Prevention
Risk Factors/Warning Signs
Risk factors include:
- Mental illness in the individual or their family
- Traumatic events
- Being a military member, first responder or construction worker
- Not having a strong support system
- Substance use
- Bullying
- Social isolation
Warning signs may include:
- Increased isolation
- Talking about being a burden
- Mood swings
- Anxiety or anger
- Expressing hopelessness
- Making comments about “leaving” or “dying”
How to Help Someone Who Is Struggling
Here are some ways you can help with suicide prevention
- If and when you can, reach out to that person at work or school who seems lonely and might need a friend.
- Strengthen bonds with those you feel comfortable with and be vocal about your love and support. Let people know that you are a safe person for them to confide in and are willing to be a person that can open up to.
- If you know someone that you think might be struggling, ask them directly.
- If someone confides in you, help them find support and resources.
- Start with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. They can call or text 988 or join an online chat at 988lifeline.org.
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Holiday Stress
More than 14 percent of Construction Workers were Diagnosed with a Substance Use Disorder in the Past Year
The holidays can be a stressful time.
Another way to deal with holiday stress is through positive psychology, which focuses on a person’s strengths instead of waiting for a diagnosis and trying to fix what is “wrong” with them. There are little steps you can take on a daily basis to improve your outlook, decrease stress levels and increase well-being.
While the holiday season can be filled with joy, for many people, it also brings undesired stress that affects their well-being, finances, relationships and more. Discover tips to help you prepare and avoid holiday stress.
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