The suicide rate in construction is over four times greater than the rate in the general population. There are many unique factors that cause these high numbers, and it’s important contractors understand what they can do to help reduce this problem.
A Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Blog for the Construction Industry by Bob Swanson
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Resources
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- 911: Ask for a Crisis Intervention Team
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): www.nami.org
- Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE): www.save.org
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: www.afsp.org
- Working Minds – Suicide Prevention in the Construction Workplace: www.constructionworkingminds.org
- Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention
- Needs and Analysis Tool: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
- Needs and Analysis Checklist: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention