Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, and Addiction Mitigation in Construction and Maintenance (2026)
Chapter: Glossary
Glossary
ADAPT: A structured model used by Washington State DOT to promote psychological resilience. It focuses on strategies to manage burnout, moral injury, and compassion fatigue through healthy work–life boundaries and recognition of small achievements.
Behavioral Health Services: Services that address mental health, emotional wellbeing, and substance use that are offered through both digital and in-person platforms to provide holistic support for individuals.
Compassion fatigue: Emotional and physical exhaustion that can lead to a diminished ability to empathize or feel compassion for others, often experienced by those in caregiving or high-stress professions.
Crisis response training: Training that prepares individuals to respond effectively to mental health crises, including suicide intervention, de-escalation, and referral to professional help.
Employee Assistance Program: Confidential programs offered by employers to support employeesʼ mental health and wellbeing, often including counseling services, referrals, and other resources.
Here4TN: A wellness initiative by the State of Tennessee that connects employees with digital and virtual resources focused on mental health, sleep, and work–life balance.
Mental Health First Aid: A public education program that teaches individuals how to recognize signs of mental illness and substance use disorders, respond to crises, and guide individuals to appropriate help.
Moral injury: Psychological distress resulting from actions or inaction that violates someoneʼs moral or ethical code; this is particularly prevalent in high-stakes or high-responsibility roles.
Peer support networks: Systems of mutual support among coworkers or peers that are designed to reduce isolation, enhance morale, and foster a supportive work environment.
Psychological resilience: The capacity to recover from stress or adversity. This is often bolstered through structured programs, training, and cultural support.
Suicide prevention training: Programs such as “Talk Saves Lives” and “Question, Persuade, and Refer” that equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to identify risk factors and intervene effectively in cases of suicidal ideation.
Stress Continuum program: A color-coded framework developed by the U.S. military that views stress on a spectrum from healthy functioning to clinical illness; it is intended to help identify early signs of stress, reduce stigma, and connect people with support.
THRIVE: A model used by Washington State DOT that encourages employee wellbeing by addressing organizational culture, managing external stressors, and promoting psychological safety.
Trauma-informed practices: Organizational strategies that recognize the widespread impact of trauma and seek to avoid re-traumatization while promoting healing and resilience.
Wellness portals/digital platforms: Online hubs offering resources related to mental health—including self-assessments, therapy options, educational materials, and crisis support tools.
