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Construction Mental Health News
Stay informed with the latest updates, stories, and breakthroughs that shape mental health and well-being in the construction industry.
To Our Construction Community: Our industry has always been defined by its people — the ones who show up before sunrise to build what the world runs on, and return…
A Senate bill targeting the mental health crisis in construction puts EAP access and benefit design under a federal microscope. read more
Mental health is a critical part of construction safety. Practical steps can help supervisors and safety leaders support workers, connect them with resources and prevent suicide. Read more
For years, workplace mental health resources have often been positioned as an HR initiative or employee benefits. Meanwhile, workplace safety efforts have mainly focused on physical hazards, compliance and incident…
At the Bills stadium project, mental health support is prioritized alongside safety, with an on-site counselor aiding workers facing stress and anxiety. Read more
Wellness Workdays has launched BRAVE: Building a Toolbox for Mental Health & Safety, a first-of-its-kind training program designed specifically for the construction industry. The program is aimed at addressing the…
The structural engineering profession is full of stressors. Whether life safety, deadlines or cost/budget concerns, there is never an absence of stress. Even the best engineers have their challenges; they…
Among the 16 building trades in the St. Louis area, a network is forming to focus on the mental health of workers. The increasingly critical effort aims to draw out…
As daylight hours decrease and routines shift, employees face higher risks of fatigue, mood changes, and reduced alertness. Employers who proactively address seasonal challenges can improve safety, morale, and productivity…
Clayco survey finds 64% of workers experienced anxiety or depression while more than a third report workplace discrimination for seeking help. Read more
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and Construction Suicide Prevention Week join effort to expand industry access to life-saving suicide prevention and mental health resources September 16, 2025…
National Suicide Prevention Month
The Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), the most evidence-supported tool of its kind, is a simple series of questions that anyone can use anywhere in the world to prevent suicide.…
Suicide is contagious. Ask any roomful of construction industry professionals about whether someone in their work or personal circle has taken their own life and the majority will raise their…
This week’s edition of our Worker Wellness & Well-being blog looks at speed cameras in construction zones—to AI has been linked to recent teen and adult suicides—to how pro baseball teams are…
SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES
The construction industry faces one of the highest rates of suicide among all occupations. Together, we can change that. Suicide Prevention Week is an important opportunity to raise awareness, share resources, and remind every worker that help is available and no one is alone.