Mental Health is an important part of overall health and well-being. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental Health Awareness Month helps brings attention to this important topic.

Work-related stress can have severe negative effects on mental health — and the COVID-19 pandemic has only added to worker stress. Help is available:

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides information on coping with stress, as well as helpful links to other resources: https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/index.htm
• The National Safety Council (NSC) provides information on promoting employee mental health and wellbeing. Links to top mental health resources for employers and employees can be found on their webpage: https://www.nsc.org/.../safer/mental-health-and-wellbeing
• The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates in the United States. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides a list of resources for suicide prevention: https://www.osha.gov/preventingsuicides/

Get Help Now

If you’re having trouble coping with work-related stress, talk with someone who can help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, as well as prevention and crisis resources for you and your loved ones.

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Spanish): 1-888-628-9454

Credit to: CDC, NSC, and OSHA

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