Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

According to the , in 2021, the construction industry had the second-highest rate of suicide among its workers, surpassed only by mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction workers.听Fifty-six out of every 100,000 male construction workers died by suicide in 2021, compared to 32 per 100,000 male workers in all industries. This rate was roughly four times the national average and almost six times the rate of all construction fatalities combined.

性视界传媒淲e cannot stand by while a silent epidemic of suicide takes place within our industry,性视界传媒 said Jeffrey D. Shoaf, 性视界传媒 of America's chief executive officer. 性视界传媒淲e want to reduce the stigma of mental health issues in this industry, let people know it is okay to ask for help and, ultimately, save lives.性视界传媒澨

Mental Health PSAs

On December 6, 2022, 性视界传媒 of America released a telling the stories of real industry professionals who have struggled with mental health. The hope is that in sharing their stories, others will know they are not alone, and it is okay to seek help when it is needed.听These videos are part of the association性视界传媒檚 ongoing efforts to combat high suicide rates and improve mental health among the industry性视界传媒檚 workers.

Naloxone Awareness Videos

In January 2025, 性视界传媒 of America released a telling the stories highlighting the critical need for听Naloxone听on every job site. These powerful stories serve as a reminder that emergencies can happen anywhere, and having the proper training and resources can mean the difference between life and death. See why safety isn性视界传媒檛 just about hard hats and harnesses性视界传媒攊t性视界传媒檚 about being ready for anything.

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The 性视界传媒 Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Task Force has compiled a wealth of tools and resources related to mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention.听

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