Wellness Matters In Construction!
At Panos, we believe that it is critical to support and provide education in the health and mental well-being of not only our team but the construction industry as a whole. By providing providing awareness and resources especially in culturally and lanauge sensitive matter, we believe that is the first step to contributing to our industry's well-being. We have listed tips and community resources in Fresno, California that are aimed for those in the industry and their families.
Many don't know but stigma in mental health in the construction Industry still remains a big deal for a few reasons.
Lack of awareness:
Simply not knowing or having limited understanding and awareness about mental health, many people in the trades may not recognize the signs of mental health or substance abuse issues
Stigma towards mental health:
Language that dismisses mental health or substance abuse can create hostile work environments and create barriers on discussions about well-being.
Barriers to accessing help:
Limited access to mental health resources, lack of confidentiality, and concerns about losing a job can be sometimes why those in the trades don’t seek support
Recognizing Substance Abuse:
Impact on work performance:
Assess whether your substance use is affecting your workplace performance, such as missing deadlines, making mistakes, or experiencing issues with coworkers and loved ones
Physical and emotional signs:
Pay attention to physical signs like changes in weight, appearance, sleep patterns, or hygiene. Emotional changes can be increased irritability, mood swings, or feelings of guilt or shame related to substance use
Craving and dependence:
Reflect whether you have experience cravings for substances, difficulty controlling your use, or withdrawal symptoms when not using
Legal or financial issues:
Evaluate whether your substance use had led to legal problems, financial difficulties, or risky behavior
Social Isolation
Think about whether you are withdrawing from social activities or distancing from others due to your substance use
Mental Health Awareness and Common Signs:
Fatigue and exhaustion
Lack of energy and constant fatigue
Irritability and mood swings
Mood swings, unexplained irritability or anger that affects relationships with colleagues and loved ones
Increase absent days
Regular absences from work, common sick days, or avoiding social interactions
Difficulty concentrating
Trouble focusing on tasks, making decisions, or completing work assignments
Feeling of hopelessness
Constant feeling of worthlessness, or thoughts of self-harm or suicide
Mind & Awareness Links:
Holistic Cultural Education & Wellness Center
https://fresnocenter.org/programs/holistic-cultural-education-wellness-center/
West Fresno Family Resource Center
Fresno American Indian Health Project
Latino Outdoors
https://latinooutdoors.org/fresno/
African Drum Interactive
https://africandruminteractive.org
Fresno Running Club
https://www.sanjoaquinrunning.com/
Familias en Acción
Mind & Wellness Resources
Fresno Family Counseling Center
559-229-3085
5151 N. Palm Ave., Suite 200
Fresno, CA 93704
Central Valley Wellness Center Counseling Services
(English/Espanol)
559-449-3419
1478 W. Shaw Ave
Fresno, CA 93711
Fresno County Behavioral Health-Urgent Care
559-600-8918
4441 E. King Canyon Road
Fresno, CA 93703
Central California Recovery- Substance Abuse Disorder Services
559-681-1947
1204 W. Shaw #102
Fresno, California 93711
Mental Health Systems- Substance Abuse Disorder Services
559-225-9117
2550 W. Clinton
Fresno, CA 93705
Suicide & Crisis Hotline
24 hour service
English: 1-800-279-8255
Espanol: 1-888-628-9454
Therapy Con Ale
English/ Espanol
559-681-5710
Therapyconale.com
