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Yinz Good? is a mental health resource for construction workers
Yinz Good? is a mental health initiative founded by the Constructors Association of Western PA (CAWP) and the Master Builders’ Association of Western PA (MBA).
With the help of a few mental health and wellness experts and construction industry partners, Yinz Good? offers a digital library of free materials to assist in strengthening mental health and wellness our industry.
Let’s get the conversation started by asking one simple question: “Yinz Good?”
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50
50/100k current suicide rate in male construction workers
80%
of workers feel stressed on the job
12%
of construction workers misuse alcohol
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March is National Nutrition Month! This annual campaign is led by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and is about making informed food choices and
Created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and celebrated in March, National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign to educate the public about healthful eating.
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Construction has always been physically risky, but new reporting shows that mental health risks are becoming even more deadly on today’s jobsites. KFF Health News
The physical hazards of construction work have long been a focus of safety professionals. Yet attention on the psychosocial hazards is relatively new, with suicide and substance use soaring among male construction workers. Mitigating those risks requires more than hard hats, safety vests, and protec...
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The Greater Good Science Center outlines how well-being is greater than willpower for reaching your goals!
We Need Well-Being More Than Willpower to Reach Our Goals
A new study suggests that if your aim is changing bad habits, you can build self-control by focusing on increasing your well-being.
Yinz Good? is at Settlers Cabin Park.
Construction workers face some of the highest rates of mental health challenges and suicide in any industry- it’s time to come together to change that.
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#ICYMI: The National Safety Council recently launched fifteen new #mentalhealth resources in their Workplace Wellbeing Hub, including training modules, risk assessment tools, case studies, communications
Workplace Wellbeing Hub - National Safety Council
The NSC Workplace Wellbeing Hub is your place for actionable tools to address wellbeing-related risk factors for impairment, injuries and fatalities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yinz Good? exists to be as helpful as possible. Here are a few frequently asked questions and shortcuts to our materials that can help you learn more about this initiative and how to navigate this site.
Who is Yinz Good? for?
Yinz Good? is for anyone in the construction industry who wants to improve their mental health or who wants to educate others on resources available. Learn more here.
What type of resources can I find here?
Our mental health and wellness resources range from infographics to youtube video series to toolbox talks – and our topics range from stress management to alcohol misuse of a loved one. See our resources here.
Will Yinz Good? help in an emergency?
Yinz Good? is NOT a crisis line. If you are experiencing a crisis or an emergency, call/text 988 or dial 911. You can find emergency resources at the top and bottom of each page on our site.
Who provides resources to Yinz Good?
Our generous partners, including AGC and YouTurn Health, have provided many of our mental health resources and materials. Learn more about them here.