Mental health support is crucial in the construction industry, where workers face unique stressors. Addressing these challenges can save lives and improve the overall well-being of the workforce. Learn why it’s important to prioritize mental health in construction.
Construction workers face one of the highest suicide rates among all professions in the U.S.
In the face of this urgent dilemma, Bechtel is partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Bechtel's $7 million dollar commitment to the AFSP will provide critical resources and programming to 500,000 U.S. construction workers over the next five years. (Learn more here.) The initiative will leverage Bechtel's industry knowledge and reach with AFSP's expertise in suicide prevention research, education programs and effective prevention strategies, along with support from its national network of local chapters.
View the video below to learn more.
Suicide Prevention in Construction: 5 Things You Should Know AFSP and Customizable Posters
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Suicide Prevention in Construction: 5 Things You Should Know
OSHA, in partnership with AFSP, developed a poster specifically for the construction industry. Download in English.
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Suicide Prevention in Construction: 5 Things You Should Know (Customizable)
OSHA, in partnership with AFSP, developed a poster specifically for the construction industry. Companies may add their logos and share these with their teams. Download in English.
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Prevención del suicidio en la construcción: 5 cosas que debe saber
OSHA, in partnership with AFSP, developed a poster specifically for the construction industry. Download in Spanish.
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Prevención del suicidio en la construcción: 5 cosas que debe saber (Customizable)
OSHA, in partnership with AFSP, developed a poster specifically for the construction industry. Companies may add their logos and share these with their teams. Download in Spanish.
News
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Top Construction CEOs Join Industry-Wide Initiative to Combat Suicide Among Workers in Construction
The establishment of the CEO Advisory Council signifies a strong commitment to bringing stakeholders together and maximizing the collective efforts of its members.
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Bechtel and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Partner to Prevent Construction Worker Suicides ...
Bechtel’s $7 million dollar commitment to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will provide critical resources and programming to 500,000 U.S. construction workers over the next five years.
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Confronting Suicide in the Construction Industry
Bechtel and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention partner to prevent construction worker suicides.
Reach out for support
If You Are Worried about Someone
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What to do when someone is at risk
If you think someone is thinking about suicide, assume you are the only one who will reach out. Here’s how to talk to someone who may be struggling with their mental health.
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Suicide prevention interventions and treatments
Many helpful interventions and treatments have been developed in recent years for individuals who are experiencing suicidal ideation or who have made suicide attempts.
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Talk Away the Dark
Talk Away the Dark encourages the people in our lives to open up about what they’re thinking, and bring the scariest emotions out of the shadows and into the light.
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Supporting Your Loved One After a Suicide Attempt
Let your loved one know you care. One of the most powerful things you can do is to be present and supportive. Even when you don’t know what to say, just be with them and listen to their concerns. Let them know their life matters to you.
Hike for Hope
If You’ve Lost Someone to Suicide
- Connect with an AFSP volunteer who has also lost a loved one to suicide, is further along on their healing journey, and who can point the way toward resources and understanding through AFSP’s Healing Conversations: Personal Support for Survivors of Suicide Loss program.
- View the Surviving a Suicide Loss Resource and Healing Guide.
- Watch videos to help with the healing.
- Attend a local support group.
Questions
For questions, contact [email protected].