2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo

Address the Stress: Mental Health for You and Your Teams (Room 28 CD)

21 Sep 22
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Implementation and Operation

Construction workers are being lost to suicide more frequently than to on-the-job injury. Employers need resources on how to address this complex issue, which involves personal matters but has ripple effects within the entire industry. In this session, you’ll learn about recent research and review a mental health best practices guide that’s aimed at construction employers but has tenets that apply to all industries. We’ll dive into some healthy coping and resilience techniques for both you and your team. You’ll be provided with a wealth of free and open-source resource material for starting or advancing a plan to address mental health in your workplace.