Safety
Using Technology to Help Solve the Mental-Health Crisis in Construction
Mental health is a lingering symptom of the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the shortage of counselors and the spike in demand, it is time to embrace technology to fill the gaps and add value.
By Ray White
December 1, 2020
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by Ray White
Joyages is an app that teaches skills and habits to help employees improve their emotional health. Joyages provides Life Coaching, Anxiety and Depressions Assessments, and mental health resources in the palm of their hand. Joyages can also be customized to offer a unique experience for each employee and meet the special needs of employees by connecting them to all the mental health resources the company has engaged. During and after the COVID-19 pandemic, Joyages is making their suicide prevention videos available at no charge. The videos are downloadable at https://www.joyages.com/construction/.
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