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Sept. 9-13 is Construction Industry Suicide Prevention Week Suicide is a complex issue with many causes, and it has an extensive impact, but suicides are preventable. Unfortunately, our industry continues to have more suicides than any other industry and has one of the highest rates of suicide. The rate of suicide in our industry is nearly four times that of the general population. Males still account for nearly 80 percent of all suicide deaths, and nearly 1.4 million Americans make a suicide attempt each year. Click here to learn more about Construction Industry Suicide Prevention Week. Join the National Stand Down on Sept. 9. Click here for more information. What should you do if you or someone you know is having a crisis Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (which is staffed 24/7 by trained professionals) by Dialing 988 Texting 741741, or Calling (800) 273-8255. If you must call 911, ask for a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT). Other Resources: Find resources from the CDC here and here. A fact sheet for organizations and individuals on the issue of suicide and prevention Access to Info cards and Toolbox Talks Resources from The Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention
Sept. 9-13 is Construction Industry Suicide Prevention Week Suicide is a complex issue with many causes, and it has an extensive impact, but suicides are preventable. Unfortunately, our industry continues to have more suicides than any other industry and has one of the highest rates of suicide. The rate of suicide in our industry is nearly four times that of the general population. Males still account for nearly 80 percent of all suicide deaths, and nearly 1.4 million Americans make a suicide attempt each year.
Click here to learn more about Construction Industry Suicide Prevention Week.
Join the National Stand Down on Sept. 9. Click here for more information.
What should you do if you or someone you know is having a crisis Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (which is staffed 24/7 by trained professionals) by
Other Resources:
Resources from The Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention