November 15-16, 2022 Central Standard Time
After two years, the stresses of a global pandemic have compounded the existing mental health challenges in the construction industry. According to the CDC, construction has the highest suicide rate of all industries in the United States. Construction owners are positioned to increase awareness and champion strategies to counter existing impediments. The discussion leaders will briefly review relevant data and then focus on a research-driven approach and actionable steps that owners and others can employ to promote mental wellness and create a psychologically safe workplace and supportive job site culture.