If you do not know where to begin the conversation on personal well-being and mental health in the construction workplace, this compiled, comprehensive list of resources from a variety of organizations provides you with workshops, informational articles, checklists, research, and more.
If you seek next steps to further understand your mental health, there are listed resources for finding a mental health provider, stress management tools, mindfulness exercises, and more.
To read the full article on mental health in construction, click here.
Immediate Resources
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
Lifeline Crisis Text: Text 988
Crisis Text Line: “HOME” to 741741
Mental Health in Construction Resources For Yourself
Tools for Self Care, Stress, Anxiety, and More from the Associated General Contractors of Missouri
Find a Mental Health Professional: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Find a Mental Health Provider, Support Group: Mental Health America
Find a Therapist: Psychology Today
Find Support for Yourself or Others At Risk: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Virtual Recovery Programs and Resources: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Free Mindfulness Coach App
How Are You Feeling These Days? CDC Questionnaire and Resource Connector
Workshops, Trainings, Webinars
Guidebook on Mental Health Training Programs: Sally Spencer-Thomas, Safe Build Alliance
Workshop on Combating Suicide and Overdose Fatalities Among Construction Workers: CPWR
CPWR Webinar: Supporting Construction Workers: Suicide Prevention, Mental Health, and Substance Use
CIASP Webinar with Caterpillar
Mental Health First Aid Training
Mental Health in Construction Printables, Toolbox Talks
OSHA:
Mental Health Checklists:
Checklist for Front-line Supervisors
Workplace Stress Sample Survey Questions
CPWR Toolbox Talk: English, Spanish
CPWR Infographic: English, Spanish
CIASP Analysis and Integration Checklist
Construction Suicide Prevention Toolbox Talks:
Construction and Suicide / Spanish
Recognizing Warning Signs / Spanish
Toolbox Talk Sheets from the Associated General Contractors of Missouri: see PDF attachment at bottom of page
1. Mental Health vs Mental Illness
2. Reducing Stigma
3. Stress!
4. Depression vs. Anxiety
5. Self-Care: More Than a Fad
6. Awareness of Your Own Mental Health
7. How to Get Help
8. Suicide Awareness
9. Alcohol & Drug Use
10. Opioids & Other Pain Killers
11. Feeling Fatigued
12. Bullying - Beyond the Schoolyard
Toolbox Talk Facilitator Guide from the Associated General Contractors of Missouri: see PDF attachment at bottom of page
OSHA poster: 5 things to know about suicide prevention
Data, Informational Articles, Additional Organizations
Construction Working Minds: Training, Resources, Toolbox
CPWR: Resources to Prevent Opioid Deaths in Construction
Holmes Murphy: The Invisible Construction Crisis: Why Focus on Construction Workforce Risk?
CFMA/CIASP: Construction + Suicide Prevention: Why Is This an Industry Imperative?
OSHA: Guidance and Tips for Employers on Workplace Stress
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