Construction industry group launches mental health, suicide prevention initiative

If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. Crisis counselors are available 24/7.AUSTIN (KXAN) — A recent press release from the Associated General Contractors of America on Thursday announced a new mental health initiative aimed at construction workers with a focus on suicide prevention.
According to the AGC, the annual suicide rate among construction workers is 53.2 suicides per 100,000 workers. A 2020 study pub