ASSP Construction Specialty Group Webinar: A Closer Look at Mental Health & Suicide

Topic: The Minds of Our Industry: A Close Look at Mental Health and Suicide

Description: Mental Health and Suicide in the Construction industry has been a long-avoided topic due to the historically macho mindset of many members of the construction industry. The construction industry is severely impacted by suicide. It is estimated that approximately 5,500 members of the construction industry die by suicide each year, which is over 5 times of workers that die by job related injuries and illnesses.

The session will focus on ways to help those that are struggling with their mental health by exploring the many myths, facts, options, and resources, which includes the following discussion points:

• Mental Health vs. Mental Illness.
• Suicide Statistics.
• What makes the construction industry more susceptible to mental health challenges:
• Who/ who else is affected?
• Education Options to provide valuable tools to members of our industry.

Sponsored by Construction Practice Specialty and ASSP Hudson River Valley Chapter, featuring American Global Risk Engineer Rob Labbe, speaker.

Link to attend: Launch Meeting – Zoom