{"id":25823,"date":"2024-05-15T02:55:46","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T09:55:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/conexpo-con-agg-launches-a-mental-health-resource-hub\/"},"modified":"2024-05-15T02:55:48","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T09:55:48","slug":"conexpo-con-agg-launches-a-mental-health-resource-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/conexpo-con-agg-launches-a-mental-health-resource-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"CONEXPO-CON\/AGG launches a mental health resource hub"},"content":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/essential.construction\/files\/membership-default-internal\/\" class=\"memberhide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/01\/20220718_175041000_iOS.jpg\" alt=\"-\"><\/a><br\/>\n<div>\n<p>May is Mental Health Awareness Month and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conexpoconagg.com\" target=\"_blank\">CONEXPO-CON\/AGG<\/a>, North America\u2019s largest construction trade show, is shining a light on mental health issues in the construction industry.<\/p>\n<p>Recognizing the unique challenges faced by professionals in this field, the organization has launched a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conexpoconagg.com\/mental-health\" target=\"_blank\">comprehensive resource hub<\/a> dedicated to mental wellness. The initiative aims to change the industry\u2019s approach to mental health by providing actionable resources, sharing inspiring personal stories and offering practical advice for both employers and employees.<\/p>\n<p>With a focus on creating a supportive community, CONEXPO-CON\/AGG brings awareness to the mental health struggles prevalent in the construction sector and fostering an environment where seeking help and discussing mental wellness is normalized and encouraged.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe construction industry is filled with professionals committed to precision in everything they do,\u201d said Dana Wuesthoff, CONEXPO-CON\/AGG show director. \u201cThis level of attention and care must also be given to the mental health of all construction professionals. \u00a0CONEXPO-CON\/AGG is committed to breaking down stigmas and creating a future where mental health isn\u2019t an afterthought but the cornerstone of our industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Content includes the award-winning CONEXPO-CON\/AGG podcast where <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conexpoconagg.com\/news\/denis-cashman-creating-a-life-that%E2%80%99s-worth-living\" target=\"_blank\">Denis Cashman courageously shares<\/a>\u00a0 his battle with addiction and his\u00a0 journey to recovery. Another episode, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conexpoconagg.com\/news\/ep-128-managing-the-stress-of-construction-with-ry\" target=\"_blank\">featuring Ryan Preistly<\/a>, tackles managing the stress of construction and how to maintain a work\/life balance in an industry that doesn\u2019t always make it easy to sit back and appreciate achievements.<\/p>\n<p><em>Encouraging Men to Talk About Mental Health<\/em>, examines why research shows men die by suicide four times more than women. 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