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Confronting a Lethal Stigma—Addressing Mental Health in the Construction Industry

October 22, 2021November 23, 2022 Amy Guettler 225 Views 0 Comments business management, construction industry, suicide prevention, worker safety

Facing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) revelation that male construction workers have a 65% higher suicide rate

Male construction workers have a 65$% higher suicide rate than other man-dominated industries

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Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month is over, but the construction industry must maintain its focus

September 29, 2021 Amy Guettler 223 Views 0 Comments construction industry, suicide in construction, suicide prevention, worker safety

A predominantly masculine workforce, high-pressure environments, remote job sites and physical strain have long been trademark elements of the construction

Construction leads in suicide deaths and is second for suicide rates.

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Beyond falls—suicide and risk in the construction industry

September 14, 2018 Danielle Andrus 987 Views 0 Comments suicide in construction, suicide prevention

Someone who is contemplating suicide may take unnecessary risks or be distracted. Danielle AndrusDanielle Andrus was previously the managing editor

Men are nearly four times as likely as women to take their lives.

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A risky business—Examining suicide in construction

September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 Danielle Andrus 3436 Views 1 Comment suicide prevention, worker safety

Although suicide rates are increasing everywhere, the construction industry bears the greater share of the burden. Danielle AndrusDanielle Andrus was

Some mobile apps can supplement suicide counseling to reduce feelings of isolation.

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Mobile mental health

September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 Danielle Andrus 2218 Views 0 Comments suicide prevention, worker safety

Some mobile apps can supplement suicide counseling to reduce feelings of isolation. Danielle AndrusDanielle Andrus was previously the managing editor

employee assistance program voluntary benefits

EAPs give employers a way to help employees help themselves.

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How employee assistance programs can reduce construction suicide deaths

September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 Danielle Andrus 2036 Views 0 Comments suicide prevention, worker safety

These voluntary benefits provide assistance for employees going through tough times. Danielle AndrusDanielle Andrus was previously the managing editor for