Mental Health

Anxiety tells us that there is a threat and we need to run away. In reality, we need to do the opposite. Here are just a few ways to help.

Stemming from fear and a craving for control, anxiety has become a constant in our lives. In its presence, we may feel out of control, but without it, we feel entirely unraveled.

Overwhelm is no joke. In fact, it is the opposite of funny, and is a type of paralysis that stops us from action.

Four techniques to diminish anxiety's grip on life.

The unfortunate reality is that as a woman, you do not have the luxury of walking onto a worksite and having the same experience as your male counterpart. Because of this, it is so important to practice extra self-care.

Remember: the funny thing about rejection is that it paves the way for resilience, reevaluation, and appreciation.

There is a beautiful tapestry we can collectively weave by continuing to break down the barriers and eliminate the stigma around mental health.

Generally, women tend to shrink themselves so that others can feel tall. Stop it.

Keep this in mind if you find yourself being stereotyped in some way.

Seeing someone “get over '' something that you are not able to reconcile can leave you feeling like there is something wrong with you. There’s not.

No one understands what those in construction are going through better than others in the industry.

Anxiety keeps us on alert in case we need to protect ourselves from being attacked. The thing is most of us don’t have to worry about being eaten by bears on a regular basis.

The AGC Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Task Force is creating a national, free clearinghouse of suicide prevention materials.

Asking, seeking, and accepting help was the hardest yet most vital move Reta Smith could ever have made in her mental health journey. If you are struggling, break the silence.

There is a dark side to the trades that women such as myself sometimes feel compelled to hide.

Closing in on her Red Seal, Jill Stagg has endured much darkness and pain. But, through therapy and toughness, she has continued to succeed.

One national survey showed that only half of adults with ADHD were able to hold down a full-time job.

Mindfulness practices will make you a better technical professional.

“My dream is to help create a world where people do not have to fight to get into the trades or fight for their right in this world.”

The growth that we see around us during this time of year comes from rest and resetting, from changes that we don’t notice until they appear on the surface.

Chronic stress teaches our brains that more energy should be allocated toward a stress response rather than higher level executive function.

Being in the moment takes practice.

“As I experienced different jobs…different environmental engineering focuses…I noticed something still didn’t feel quite right.”

Women in particular may be afraid to get help during or after pregnancy due to possible legal or social fears and lack of child care while in treatment for the addiction.

Michelle Walker, VP for Finance and Administration at SSC Underground, is passionate about mental health and diversity in construction.

A long-time influential leader in the construction industry, Vicki O’Leary has seen and dealt with a lot. But surviving her mother’s battle with breast cancer required her to dig even deeper within herself.

Mental health exists in every employee and every human being.