This mini-boom podcast on Mental Health and Safety highlights the importance of treating mental health with the same focus and intensity as physical health. In the United States, 1 in 5 adults experiences a mental health condition. With construction having one of the highest suicide rates, it's essential to check in with your coworkers and crew and demonstrate care about their well-being. Often, simply being present and listening can make a significant difference when helping someone in need.

In this podcast, we explore signs of mental distress and suggest simple ways to start conversations that can help people successfully navigate through mental health struggles and improve site safety.

Construction Careline

If you want to talk with somebody about personal and professional challenges, the Construction Careline is a confidential, non-judgmental, and safe space to get support for tough challenges.

Call 1-833-444-6020 (Available 24/7/365) to connect with someone who cares and who gets it.

To learn more about Construction Careline, please visit:
The Construction Careline

https://usconstructioncareline.org

To learn more about CSPP, please visit: The Construction Suicide Prevention Partnership.

If you are in crisis and need urgent support, you can call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, to speak with a trained crisis intervention specialist.

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