The Under the Hat Podcast series features candid conversations with construction and engineering employees. This series is an effort to encourage employees and their families to make mental health a priority and bring awareness to mental health issues impacting the construction industry.
Please note that this content includes references to trauma, loss and suicide.
After discovering how simple it was to get therapy through Under the Hat, this employee not only found personal support but also helped a coworker facing family challenges. This story shows how the program makes it easy to reach out — and easy to share the help with others.
Opening up about anxiety, recovery, and the challenges of being a new parent, this story highlights how Under the Hat’s mental health partners made it easy to connect with the right support. With tailored coaching and resources, Lyra lifted the weight of self-reliance and showed that asking for help is a powerful step forward.
Deseray talks about the difference between “good stress” and “bad stress,” and the importance of self-care when you are also a caregiver.
John shares his experience with grief and depression after the loss of his wife. He also gives advice to those struggling with depression, as well as those who may be able to step in and help.
Meghan shares her experiences with grief and the importance of finding the right fit when it comes to mental health resources.