Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry is a version of AFSP’s flagship suicide prevention education program tailored for the construction industry. This presentation covers the scope of this leading cause of death in the construction industry, what the research has found to be the warning signs and risk factors of suicide, and the strategies that prevent it.
Topics covered include:
Scope of the Problem: The latest data on construction industry suicide in the U.S.
Research: Information from research on what causes people to consider suicide, how certain construction industry professionals are impacted by suicide differently, as well as contributors to suicide risk
Prevention: An understanding of the protective factors that lower suicide risk, and strategies for managing mental health and being proactive about self-care
What You Can Do: Guidance on warning signs and behaviors to look for, how to start a conversation with someone you are concerned about, and ways to seek and offer support and crisis resources for yourself or others
Keep the Conversation Going
Join a Construction Hike for Hope
The Construction Hike for Hope is a series of local hiking events hosted by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) in communities across the country to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention in the construction industry. To find an event,click hereor visitbit.ly/findahike
Walk with us to prevent suicide
The Out of the Darkness Community Walks give people the courage to open up about their own struggle or loss and provide a platform to change our culture’s approach to mental health. Find your local Walk at afsp.org/ootd and register today!
Be a volunteer in your local AFSP Chapter
We are always looking for devoted volunteers looking to help in the fight against suicide! If you would like to volunteer, please find your local Chapter at afsp.org/find-a-local-chapter and fill out our Volunteer Application form.