Mental Health

4 articles

Elderly couple smiling while working on a woodworking project, demonstrating the positive impact of DIY on senior well-being and finances.

DIY projects boost seniors' minds and wallets, but engagement lags.

A study published in the Journal of Gerontology found that older adults regularly engaging in creative hobbies like woodworking or knitting reported a 30% lower incidence of depression symptoms.

Scott Ramirez·May 4, 2026

A homeowner smiling while engaged in a satisfying DIY project, demonstrating the positive impact on mental health and well-being.

Projects

DIY Home Projects Boost Mental Health: Improve Well-being by 30%.

Homeowners who regularly tackle DIY projects report a 30% increase in feelings of accomplishment and self-efficacy, significantly boosting overall life satisfaction.

Scott Ramirez·April 30, 2026

A lone construction worker on a high beam at dusk, head in hands, looking overwhelmed amidst an unfinished city skyline, symbolizing the mental health crisis in skilled trades.

Safety

Skilled trades face mental health crisis. Safety efforts fall short in 2026.

A significant percentage of skilled trades workers are actively considering leaving their jobs, a trend directly threatening the future productivity and sustainability of vital industries.

Ben Foster·April 24, 2026

Trades

Skilled trades workers face mental health stigma, but peer support offers hope.

A staggering 64% of construction workers reported experiencing anxiety or depression in the last 12 months.

Rick Donovan·April 19, 2026