The wellbeing of construction workers is a critical issue that deserves our attention and action. By prioritizing worker safety, mental health, and total wellbeing, we can create a safer and more productive industry that benefits everyone.
After successfully reopening all our onsite Wellness and Fitness Centers following the pandemic shutdown, we asked our staff to reflect on this process and share their learnings.
Often, when mental health is referenced, it aligns with a clinical diagnosis or treatment. Whereas the reference of mental wellbeing encompasses all elements of prevention, intervention, and support. Mental health impacts 20-30% of the workforce, and mental wellbeing impacts 100% of the workforce. Both are important!
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 1 in 5 adults experience a mental illness each year, yet only 45% of them are receiving treatment. Untreated mental health conditions can have a real impact on business. According to the American Heart Association, untreated depression costs $9,450 per employee per year in lost productivity and absenteeism, and mental illness is the number one cause of worker disability in the United States. So what’s in the way?