Each May, organizations across the country recognize Mental Health Awareness Month and underscore the importance of emotional well-being. For at least the past five years, mental health has been recognized as a significant factor affecting driver productivity. You face long and stressful hours on the road, isolation, fatigue, poor eating habits and the pressure of job demands—all of which can impact your mental well-being.
According to a study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 28% of truck drivers reported suffering from loneliness, which can worsen mental health challenges like depression and anxiety.
How can you improve your own mental health?
While some of these issues will exist regardless, they don’t have to harm your mental health. There are many actions truck drivers can take to feel better emotionally. Here are five to consider:
