Items Tagged with 'Mental health'

Wuhan, China — Shift work is linked to two kinds of mental health issues – and lifestyle factors can play a role, results of a recent study out of China suggest.

New York — In light of statistics showing construction workers are almost four times more likely than the average American to die from suicide, a contractor association has created suicide prevention resources.

Seattle — Public train and bus operators face secondhand exposure from passenger drug use, potentially affecting their physical and mental health, according to a new report.

Adelaide, Australia — Stress, long hours and job insecurity are some of the top challenges contributing to mental health issues among construction workers in Australia, results of a recent study show.

Soborg, Denmark — About half of employees are hesitant to share their thoughts and opinions freely at work, and many say they’ve been treated unfairly, results of a recent survey show.

Washington — Three new videos from OSHA are aimed at helping employers support their workers’ mental health.

Hartford, CT — Results of a recent survey show that Black workers are more likely to rate their mental health as fair/poor and less likely to say their employer provides an open, inclusive work environment.

Fall is a time for new beginnings – particularly for college freshmen, many of whom will be living away from home. We take a look at some of the issues students may face being on their own – and what can be done to make college a positive time in their lives.

The three-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 988 – now includes text and chat services in Spanish.

New York — Results of a recent survey reveal a sizeable gap between how C-suite executives perceive workers’ well-being and how workers actually feel.