CONEXPO-CON/AGG Champions Mental Health with CIASP Donation

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During Mental Health Awareness Month, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is donating $5,000 to the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention, supporting its initiatives in mental health within the construction sector. Founded by the Construction Financial Management Association in 2016, the CIASP’s mission is to dismantle the stigma attached to mental health within the industry. By 2018, it evolved into an independent 501(c)(3) entity, focusing on suicide prevention awareness, providing essential resources, and fostering a community committed to eliminating suicides in construction. To donate to CIASP, click here. CONEXPO-CON/AGG also created a comprehensive resource hub, where employers and employees can access valuable resources.

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG Caps Mental Health Awareness Efforts with CIASP Donation

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG is backing construction professionals during Mental Health Awareness Month with a $5,000 donation to the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention. The money will be directed to its construction mental health support efforts. According to Kim MacDonald, CEO of 13 Factors for Business Growth and presenter on mental health in the construction industry at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, people need to look at the risk factors and hazards that exist in the work itself and address where possible, mitigate those risks. For those who would like to contribute to CIASP and help prevent suicide in the construction industry, click here.

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Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention Hires Executive Director to Lead Industrywide Suicide Prevention Efforts

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The Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention has hired Sonya Bohmann as executive director. Bohmann will lead the next phase of CIASP’s growth and organizational development to fulfill CIASP’s mission to save lives by eliminating suicide in the construction industry. Bohmann will oversee implementation of the CIASP strategic and business plan, as well as the development and execution of comprehensive annual plans. She will foster an innovative, agile culture that anticipates trends and develops strategies. This will enable the organization to innovate, grow and increase its industry impact. She will also participate in future strategic planning and develop strategies that … Read more

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