Construction Mental Health Alliance Launches Industry Pledge

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The Construction Mental Health Alliance, a newly formed  nonprofit, launched its Industry Pledge, now available on the organization’s website. The pledge includes measurable goals and invites construction leaders across North America to protect the physical and mental health of their workforce by committing to: Preventing traumatic brain injuries and head injuries Improving mental health and reducing suicide in construction Managing fatigue and reducing mental and physical stress Improving health, wellness and fitness. “For too long, our industry has asked workers to power through pain, both physical and mental, without the support they deserve,” said Scott Greenhaus, president of the CMHA. … Read more

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Iron Workers, Partner Contractors Lead Construction Industry with Trailblazing Mental Health Initiative

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In response to the growing mental health crisis affecting workers across the nation, the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers and its 4,000 partner contractors have launched a partnership with CredibleMind, a digital mental health platform. Ironworkers face a disproportionate burden when it comes to mental health, ranking among the top professions affected by suicide, trailing only behind first responders and veterans. IW’s new collaboration with CredibleMind aims to break down stigma, increase access to mental health resources and promote psychological well-being across the workforce. The initiative underscores a broader shift in the building trades: recognizing … Read more

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Partnership to Address Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry

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A collaborative partnership between the Associated Builders and Contractors and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will address mental health and suicide prevention throughout the U.S. construction industry. The goals of the partnership are to improve the mental health of construction workers through effective suicide prevention education, intervention and postvention strategies; to encourage, equip and empower mental health champions in the workforce and to introduce collaboration between ABC and AFSP chapters nationwide. “Safety includes total human health—emotional, social, mental, intellectual, financial, occupational and spiritual wellness—and we must continue to raise the bar for safety for the construction workforce of more … Read more

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