Mental Health in the Construction Industry

Suicide Prevention Resources

Suicide rates have risen dramatically in recent years in the U.S. There are roughly 129 suicides per day or 1 death every 11 minutes.[1] The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates compared to other industries.

There is not a simple answer to why this increase has occurred – particularly among construction workers. However, just as we develop and identify resources to help construction workers and employers prevent visible injuries and illnesses, we are also committed to preventing those that may be less visible but equally as important to the safety, health, and well-being of the construction workforce.

There are a growing number of resources available to help organizations and individuals understand the issue, start a conversation, and play a role in supporting friends, co-workers and family members. The list below is intended to help construction employers, unions and workers quickly find information on suicide prevention.

 

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS IMMEDIATE HELP, PLEASE CONTACT THE:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline— a free and confidential (U.S.) resource that connects individuals with skilled, trained counselors 24/7. Call 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Use the online Lifeline Crisis Chat
or or reach out to the Crisis Text Line by texting “HELLO” to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor.

 

CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training

 

Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention 

 

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

 

The Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO)

 

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and “devoted to advancing the implementation of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.”

  • Resources and Programs – includes resources such as programs, toolkits,and fact sheets that can be used to develop a suicide prevention plan.
  • Trainings on “how to apply a strategic planning approach to your suicide prevention efforts.”
  • State Activities information on state-level “suicide prevention programs, grants, contacts, and legislation.”

 

The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to advancing the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention by working with more than 250 national public and private partners aimed at reducing the annual suicide rate 20% by 2025. It has three priorities areas:

 

Safe Build Alliance – Mental Health & Suicide Prevention connects users to resources that are specific to Oregon as well as other resources on suicide prevention.

 

American Foundation for Suicide Preventionraises awareness, funds scientific research and provides resources and aid to those affected by suicide.”

 

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

 

International Programs

 

Opioids and Suicide Research

 

Articles

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS IMMEDIATE HELP, PLEASE CONTACT THE:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline— a free and confidential (U.S.) resource that connects individuals with skilled, trained counselors 24/7. Call 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Use the online Lifeline Crisis Chat
or or reach out to the Crisis Text Line by texting “HELLO” to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor.

 


[1] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS). https://www.cdc.gov/injury/wisqars/index.html