Mental Wellness at Work – Moving Beyond Stigma in the Construction Industry
Join our webinar and discover how to move beyond the stigma surrounding mental health in the workplace. Learn practical strategies to create a more supportive and open environment for yourself and your team.
Description
Join us and our subject-matter expert for a 1-hour session focused on mental wellness in the construction industry. Building on last year’s sessions, this webinar will help you understand how you can help reduce the stigma around mental health, especially in a high-pressure environment like construction. We’ll discuss how to recognize declining mental health in yourself or your coworkers and provide straightforward approaches to having conversations that reduce the stigma. We’ll also cover practical resources and support options available to promote mental wellness on the job.
What we’ll cover:
- Understanding mental wellness and why it matters in the construction industry.
- Recognizing and addressing mental health concerns in a way that challenges the stigma.
- Common myths and stigma around mental illness in the workplace.
- How to approach mental health conversations in a stigma-heavy, high-pressure environment.
- Practical resources and support to help you or your team when facing mental health concerns.
Register now to take action and help fight the stigma around mental wellness in construction.
Important Note:
We encourage active participation in this workshop, which involves interactive elements such as polls, word clouds, and multiple-choice questions and the ability to submit questions to the presenters. To ensure a safe and confidential space, we want to highlight that you will have the option to interact with us anonymously using the interactive platform Slido.
Your privacy and comfort are of utmost importance, and we want to create an environment where everyone feels free to engage openly. If you have any concerns or questions about anonymity or the interactive features, please feel free to reach out to the ICBA Training Team at training@icba.ca
Disclaimer: The information provided by GoodLife Workplace Wellness is educational in nature and not prescriptive. GoodLife does not accept liability for any health condition as a result of its educational material. It is the individual’s responsibility to make educated decisions and create their own course of action.
Delivery Method: Virtual Session – Zoom Webinar & Slido
Course Fee Includes: Access to the course, course materials, and upon completion a digital certificate if requested.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is ideal for construction industry professionals, supervisors, and team leaders who want to create a more supportive work environment and break the stigma around mental health. It’s also valuable for anyone looking to understand how to recognize and address mental health challenges on the job, fostering a culture of openness and support.
Technical Requirements
- Computer or laptop
- This course will involve on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content (slides or videos), and interacting via typing with questions or responses. For this reason, cellphones may not be adequate.
- Windows 10 or Mac iOS
- Internet connection - For best results, you will want to ensure you have an internet connection with an upload/download speed of 3-5 Mbps. You can test your internet speed here. Minimum recommended speed is 1.5 Mbps, but anything below 3 Mbps may result in loss of quality or buffering. Ideally hardwired connection versus wireless for stability - connect your computer directly to your router using an ethernet cable, rather than using your home wi-fi.
- A quiet space with minimal distractions - a microphone will be engaged for interactive sessions. Please plan to be fully engaged in the class and clear your work schedule just as you would for the in-class program.
- Comfortable chair