The Construction Industry and Mental Health

The importance of mental health in construction - WTW

From a construction industry perspective, we know that more than half, nearly 60%, of construction workers suffer from a mental health issue ...

The Mental Health Epidemic Afflicting Colorado Construction Workers

Within the industry, construction workers have a five-fold greater chance of dying from suicide than from a work-related injury, per 2018 data ...

The Biggest Danger in Construction Work Is Poor Mental Health

Nearly 60% of construction workers reported struggling with mental health but only a third said they would communicate this to their employers.

Mental health research in the global construction industry: A scoping ...

This scoping review aimed to investigate whether the construct of mental health used in research in global construction industry workers utilized a dual- ...

Mental Health: Where do we start? A Guide for the Construction ...

Most professionals in the construction industry are not qualified to diagnose or treat mental health issues. Despite best intentions, ...

Construction Worker Mental Health - CPWR

Monitoring anxiety, depression, and psychological distress is crucial to understanding and improving mental health across the industry. This ...

Construction Industry Suicide Prevention: Building a Culture of ...

Talking about mental health doesn't fit the “tough guy” stereotype, but construction industry suicide prevention needs to be front and center.

A Silent Struggle: Mental Health in the Construction Industry

Social Isolation and Lack of Support: The transient nature of construction projects can lead to social isolation for workers. Constantly moving ...

Mental Health in the Construction Industry - CPWR

CPWR has developed free, practical tools — including toolbox talks, infographics, hazard alerts, and training programs — to help prevent opioid overdoses and ...

Mental Health Awareness in Construction - YouTube

It's time to shatter the stigma around talking about mental health in the construction industry. Home building and other construction ...

Black Dog Institute turns to construction workers to address mental ...

The construction industry has long been grappling with high rates of mental health issues and double the risk of suicide compared to other industries in ...

The Mental Health Crisis in the Construction Industry - Reddit

The extreme deadlines, expectations, stress (mind and body) ads up day after day, year after year. Add in some stress from home life, not being ...

Mental Health Initiative (AGC of California)

... mental health story in hopes of opening up the conversation about the critical importance of prioritizing mental health within the construction industry. An ...

The State of Mental Health in the Construction Industry - BigRentz

According to a study conducted by CIRP, 83% of construction workers have struggled with mental health issues. On top of that, suicide rates have ...

Partnering to Prevent Suicide in the Construction Industry - CDC Blogs

During this yearly observance, many organizations will place special emphasis on mental health and suicide prevention – including those in the ...

OPINION: Mental health affects construction more than most other ...

Around 15 percent of all construction workers in the United States have a substance abuse disorder, compared to 8.6 percent of the general adult ...

The relationship between psychosocial hazards and mental health ...

Such conditions in the construction industry cultivate psychosocial hazards that adversely affect the mental health of workers, manifesting in anxiety, ...

Construction's Silent Crisis: Mental Health

Construction has one of the highest suicide rates of any industry, and this is largely attributed to factors like long hours, grueling ...

Mental Health and Construction: The Silent Epidemic - DOZR

According to one study, 1 in 5 construction workers suffer from mental illness. We may have come a long way, but there is still a long way to go. What Is Mental ...

Mental Health and Well-Being in the Construction Industry

Most construction-industry workers suffer symptoms associated with stress, anxiety, depression and/or burnout.