Shining Light on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention-Shining Light on Mental Health Webinar

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The webinar covered the topic of mental health and suicide prevention in the construction industry. Nicole Clow, Marketing Manager at PCI, moderated the session, led by Cal Beyer, a human capital risk management consultant and workplace mental health advocate. Cal emphasized the importance of addressing mental health issues in the workplace and provided strategies for creating a mentally healthy culture. He presented a five-step method called Learn Saves Lives for assisting individuals in distress. Cal also discussed resources like the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988) and Crisis Text Line. He shared tools such as wallet cards, role-playing scenarios, and screening tools like Man Therapy. Additionally, he highlighted organizations like the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention and encouraged collaboration with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The presentation concluded with the mention of Construction Suicide Prevention Week and provided Cal's contact information for further consultation. Attendees were encouraged to reach out with any questions and were assured that a follow-up FAQ sheet would be provided.

Keywords

mental health

suicide prevention

construction industry

workplace mental health

Learn Saves Lives

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Crisis Text Line

Man Therapy

Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention

Construction Suicide Prevention Week