Looking after your mental health is important. You’ll find an archive of informative articles and topics focused on mental wellness from past “Under the Hat Monthly Updates” to the right. Feel free to explore these resources to stay informed and take charge of your mental health.
2024 Monthly Topics
April 2024: Grief and Loss
Explore tools to navigate grief, so nobody has to experience it alone. Learn about resources that can support your journey to life after loss.
May 2024: Mental Health Awareness
One in five U.S. adults experience a mental health condition each year, and less than half of them receive treatment.
All people, no matter where they are on their mental health journey, deserve support, resources, fulfillment and a community that cares.
June 2024: Sleep better, feel better
Quality sleep not only leaves you feeling rested but also plays a crucial role in emotional regulation and cognitive function, ultimately influencing your overall mood.
July 2024: Living with chronic pain
Did you know that almost half of the global population experiences at least one chronic condition? These health ailments can be an unwelcome distraction that makes it difficult to show up as your best self.
August 2024: Family mental well-being
The confidential employee mental health programs in each country offers support for your whole family – from children and teens to parents and couples – to navigate life’s challenges and enhance well-being.
September 2024: Suicide Awareness
By recognizing the signs of suicide, we can help create a safer, more supportive workplace and potentially save lives.
October 2024: Strengthen your sense of belonging
Feeling disconnected? Loneliness is common from time to time, but it doesn’t have to be your norm.
November 2024: Men’s Mental Health
Mental health issues affect millions of men, yet men are less likely than women to get treatment. Why?
There is a powerful mental health stigma in males that makes it hard to discuss mental health and ask for support. Even as we learn more about these conditions and effective ways to treat them, men’s mental health stigma persists.
December 2024: End of Year and Holiday Stress
As the year draws to a close, this season can bring excitement and stress. While we look forward to gathering with loved ones and celebrating traditions, the pressure to create the “perfect” holiday can affect our mental well-being.
2025 Monthly Topics
Jan/Feb 2025: Building a better you: Learn practical tips to build resilience and stay balanced on and off the job. More information here.
March 2025: Tips for managing stress: Stress is a natural part of life, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can affect one’s health, relationships and work. This month, we’re focusing on helping you manage stress effectively with simple, actionable strategies. Learn more information here.
April 2025: Women’s Health:
Whether you are a woman or an ally, you can champion and honor others by finding ways to support women’s mental health and well-being. Nurture yourself and support the women in your life with resources from Under the Hat. Learn more information here.
May 2025: Mental Health Awareness Month: This month is about making mental well-being part of the routine. It’s not just about reacting when something goes wrong. It’s about having tools to take care of yourself and others, even on average days. Learn more information here.
June 2025: Reconnection: This June, we’re focusing on connection at home, at work and in everyday life. Why it matters: Strong relationships support mental health. They build resilience and reduce stress. Ongoing conflict or unclear communication can take a toll in every part of life. Learn more information here.
July 2025: Resiliency: This July, we’re focusing on resilience — the skill that helps you move forward when work or life gets hard. Like any skill, resilience gets stronger with practice. Learn more information here.
August 2025: Family Month: Support is available that meets you and your family at home. Kids acting out? Tension at home? Feeling stretched too thin? You’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. This month, explore free, easy-to-use tools for parents, couples, caregivers and kids. Whatever your family looks like, help is just a click away. Learn more information here.
September 2025: Suicide Awareness Month: Sometimes life brings struggles that go beyond what everyday coping tools can manage. These can include thoughts of suicide, self-harm, eating struggles or other high-severity concerns. In those moments, it’s important to know specialized support is here. Learn more information here.
October 2025: World Mental Health Day: Sometimes life brings struggles that go beyond what everyday coping tools can manage. These can include thoughts of suicide, self-harm, eating struggles or other high-severity concerns. In those moments, it’s important to know specialized support is here. Learn more information here.
November 2025: Substance Use Awareness: Substance use disorder (SUD) is a health condition that affects how the brain and body work. Within the construction industry, roughly one in seven employees live with a substance use disorder, often tied to alcohol, tobacco or pain medication. No matter where you are in that journey — quitting, cutting back or checking in with yourself — recovery is possible with the right support. Learn more information here.
December 2025: Finishing the year strong: This issue focuses on helping you spot stress early, take simple steps to reset and support others during a high-pressure season.
Learn more information here.
2026 Monthly Topics
January 2026: Start the year with intention
February 2026: Building mental strength
March 2026: Coping with anxiety
April 2026: Thriving at work
May 2026: Mental Health Awareness Month
June 2026: Physical and mental health
July 2026: Build confidence when self doubt shows up
August 2026: Taking care of your family
September 2026: Suicide Awareness Month