Highlight Dimension of the Month: EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
Emotional wellness means supporting mental health through stress management tools, mindfulness, and access to counseling. Promoting open dialogue, work0life balance, and stigma-free support helps individuals manage stress and build resilience.

A Year of Self-Care: Daily Practices and Inspiration for Caring for Yourself by Dr. Zoe Shaw
Discover a happier outlook on life and improve your confidence with this book of inspiring small practices. A Year of Self-Care leads you through 365 short but thought-provoking exercises to help you be your happiest, most authentic self. Get ready to fill your mind with positive thinking and self-love!

Above and Below - Starting the Conversation: Why Mental Health in Construction Can't Wait
In the premiere episode of Above and Below, co-hosts Sonya Bohmann (Executive Director, CIASP) and Zulq Malik (SmartBuild Construction Software) dig into why the construction industry must change how it talks about mental health. From personal stories to staggering stats, they open up an honest conversation about suicide prevention, leadership, and the real-life pressures workers face—on and off the jobsite.
Whether you’re on the front lines or in the boardroom, this episode will challenge how you see safety and connection in construction—and give you a reason to get involved.
Listen HERE!
Featured Resource: Construction Suicide Prevention Week 2025: Building Safety from the Ground Up Action Plan
September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, a time when communities across America come together to raise awareness about suicide prevention. For the construction industry, this month carries particular significance, as workers face suicide rates that are among the highest of any profession in the United States.
Featured MBI REELZ: What to Say to Someone Who is Thinking About Suicide
This is available to all MBI Members. Please sign into your Training Vault. If you need help with your credentials, please contact Nichole Fry at NFry@MBI.Build.