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2024 Mental Health Awareness Month – Breaking the Stigma

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we are proud to announce the launch of "Breaking the Stigma", a series of workshops aimed at promoting mental health awareness and well-being within the construction industry. This series is joint-hosted with ABC New Hampshire/Vermont. Please note: registration will close at 2:00PM on Thursday, April 25. KEY DETAILS Wednesdays in May 2024 Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm (EST) Platform: Zoom Cost: $100 per company grants access to each week's presentation for the entire staff SESSION TOPICS May 1: Hardhat Health – It’s Okay to Not Be Okay May 8: Addiction in Construction May 15: Civility & Respect Across Difference: Reducing Stress & Increasing Productivity in Construction May 22: Why is Suicide So Prevalent in Construction? May 29: Brett’s Story: Lived Experience Cost: $100 per member company gives your entire staff access to each week’s presentation SESSION DESCRIPTIONS: May 1: Hardhat Health – It’s Okay to Not Be Okay Mental health is a significant concern for workers in the construction industry. Construction can be a high-stress environment, driven by deadlines and long working hours. Many workers deal with physical pain and fatigue that can lead to poor emotional well-being over time. Stigma is a barrier for people who may be struggling […]

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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) 11/8 HR

ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility, Chesapeake 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, United States

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (MHFA) REGISTER HERE Offered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center, this course will be held at ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility, Host Training Organization Friday, November 8, 2024 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM Mental Health FIRST AID (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build the skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support. This course covers: ·        Common signs of symptoms of mental health challenges ·        Common signs and symptoms of substance abuse challenges ·        How to interact with a person in crisis ·        How to connect a person with help ·        Expand content on trauma, substance abuse and self-care Learn how to respond with the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE): ·        Assess for risk of suicide or harm ·        Listen nonjudgmentally ·        Give reassurance and information ·        Encourage appropriate professional help ·        Encourage self help and support strategies Program from National Council for Mental Wellbeing/ Mental Health Assoc of  Maryland Prerequisites: Students are required to complete an online enrollment and 2 hour assessment prior to […]

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Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry (VitalCog) 1/30 CV

ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility, 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA, United States

SUICIDE PREVENTION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY WITH VITALCOG Thursday, January 30, 2025  |  2:00PM - 4:00PM The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that men working in construction have one of the highest suicide rates by population: their rate of suicide is about four times higher than the general population and is the second-highest rate of all workplace industries at 45 per 100,000. The solution starts with you. Sign up for the VitalCog in Construction training and learn early warning signs and how to talk to someone about suicide. This 60-minute training includes videos, group discussions/exercises, and roleplays to create a better understanding of your role in suicide prevention in the construction industry: • Design: Learn the importance of talking about suicide in the construction industry • Bid: Identify risk factors and warning signs • Build: Practice conversations around suicide Goals of this training are to promote critical thinking about suicide prevention, create an open dialogue about mental health and promote help-seeking and help-giving behaviors. After the training, participants feel knowledgeable about suicide prevention, confident talking about suicide and getting help and are likely to apply what they have learned. […]

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