Construction Suicide Prevention for Leaders: Building a Culture of Support

This leadership training addresses the critical mental health crisis in the construction industry, where suicide rates are twice that of the general population and account for five times more deaths than work-related injuries. Designed specifically for construction leaders, the course provides essential knowledge and practical tools to identify warning signs and risk factors specific to construction workers, understand the unique challenges of construction culture, and implement effective intervention strategies using the TASC method. Through real industry stories and expert insights, participants will learn to develop organizational policies that promote mental health awareness, model supportive leadership behaviors that foster psychological safety, and create proactive workplace practices that normalize mental health conversations. The training emphasizes the leader's role in building a culture where "It's OK to not be OK" and equips participants with the skills to conduct supportive conversations, establish crisis response protocols, and ultimately transform their workplace into an environment that protects lives and supports a healthier workforce.