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.
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- 鶹Ƶ Workshop on Combating Suicide and Overdose Fatalities Among Construction Workers — A white paper summarizing a workshop on the high rates of suicide and overdose deaths among construction workers. Attendees discussed current initiatives and began developing a roadmap, creating 4 workgroups that have continued to meet.
- Webinar: Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry: Know the Signs and Help a Life
September 13, 2023 Download Presentation Additional Resources - Webinar: Preventing Suicide in the Construction Industry
September 9, 2022 Download Presentation - Webinar: Supporting Construction Workers: Suicide Prevention, Mental Health, and Substance Use
April 29, 2021 Download Slides Additional Resources - Key Findings from Research: Psychological distress and suicidal ideation among male construction workers in the United States
- Hazard Alert:Preventing Suicide Prevention in Construction — English and Spanish
- Toolbox Talk: Suicide Prevention in Construction — English and Spanish
- Infographics
Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention
- – free resources that provide confidential support for those thinking about suicide or know someone who may be at risk.
- – access to information to understand and raise awareness of why construction workers are at risk, including:
- – resources to help a company develop a program and begin an internal discussion on suicide prevention
- (webinar) – addresses why it is important for the construction industry to “STAND Up for suicide prevention.”
- – ways to get involved and
- – resource to evaluate and build programs
- —to help employers support their employees’ physical andmental health during this stressful time.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Suicide Awareness Infographic (en español)
- – topics on suicide including three on the below journal articles
- – journal article
- – journal article
- – journal article
The Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO)
- Video: “He’s Alright” –
- Video: “She’s Fine” –
- The following resources are available to download:
- Suicide Prevention Campaign Toolbox Talk Guide
- Toolbox Talk Sheets:1. State of Our Industry2. Reduce the Stigma3. Recognizing Warning Signs4. Starting the Conversation5. Recap
- Jobsite Poster
- Toolbox Talk Takeaway Sheets
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration(SAMHSA) and “devoted to advancing the implementation of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.”
- – includes resources such as programs, toolkits,andfact sheetsthat can be used to develop a suicide prevention plan.
- – on “how to apply a strategic planning approach to your suicide prevention efforts.”
- – information on state-level “suicide prevention programs, grants, contacts, and legislation.”
The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to advancing theNational 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:
- Other resources available include, for example, a “to help people developing suicide-related content to create messages that are strategic, safe, positive, and make use of relevant guidelines and best practices.”
Safe Build Alliance – Mental Health & Suicide Prevention connects users to resources that are specific to Oregon as well as other resources on suicide prevention.
- – Guidebook on Training Program
- (Oregon only)
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention “raises awareness, funds scientific research and provides resources and aid to those affected by suicide.”
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- – topic page
- – topic page
- – a select group of strategies based on the best available evidence to prevent suicide
- – list of articles and publications, data sources, general resources, and coping with stress resources
- – article
International Programs
- – Australia Katherine Region for the building and construction industry
- – a look back of 10 years of the Mental Mates program
Opioids and Suicide Research
- – journal article
- – National Institute on Drug Abuse blog post
Articles
- , NPR, December 12, 2019
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[1]Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS).