Workplace Suicide Prevention

13/02/2025

Hear about the incredible work being done to combat su***de, addiction and overdose in the high-risk construction industry. The Construction Working Minds Summit is happening Feb. 24-27 in Arlington, TX. Co-chair of our national committee, Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas discusses it on this podcast that dropped yesterday....

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12/02/2025

Respect at work has returned to a record low, according to Gallup in this recent article that also discusses why respect matters: https://loom.ly/IBoA5SA

16/12/2024

Reducing job strain, workplace toxicity, and su***de is the focus of our YouTube channel's most-watched video. Check it out, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues: https://loom.ly/FzYGbe0

The majority of adults who experience mental health problems, including su***de, are in the workforce (World Health Organization, 2006). However, the majorit...

11/12/2024

Join our affiliate United Survivors in Dallas-Fort Worth this February for the 4th annual Construction Working Minds Summit! Up to 4 days of programming on mental health promotion, su***de prevention and addiction recovery for the high-risk construction industry is available.

Survivor, storyteller and filmmaker Kevin Hines Story, who is internationally acclaimed, is the opening keynote speaker. REGISTER by the early bird discount deadline of December 31, 2024: https://bit.ly/CWMS-Registration

More on the summit: https://www.constructionworkingminds.org/summit

Also, many great sponsorship packages are available. Learn more and spread the word: https://www.constructionworkingminds.org/become-a-sponsor.

03/12/2024

Now is the time if you're interested in crafting and practicing your lived experience story involving su***de! It can be helpful to be practiced in this for peer support roles and as mental health champions within organizations and companies. Our affiliate's () online storytelling courses are on super sale for Cyber Monday deal at 78% off for 5 more hours.

Intro course - "Get Ready to Tell Your Lived Experience Story about Su***de – Weighing the Pros and Cons of Sharing Your Hero’s Journey through Su***de Grief or Despair and Preparing for Self-Care" https://loom.ly/YOp8xQg

Advanced course - "Eye of Survivor: Your Hero’s Journey about Surviving Su***de - How to Tell Your Story Safely and Effectively"
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Weighing the Pros and Cons of Sharing Your Hero's Journey through Su***de Grief or Despair and Preparing for Self-Care

05/11/2024

One of our affiliate's keynote speakers for the Lived Experience Collective Convening works in the construction industry, Yolanda McIntosh; we are also very pleased to have two construction industry sponsors for this event! WEDNESDAY is the deadline to get discounted pricing for this event where national and global advocates join together to redefine the landscape of su***de prevention and support. Learn more and register: https://loom.ly/c-S6z5Y

04/11/2024

Explore our YouTube channel for impactful discussions on employee mental health and wellness! Subscribe, share, and check out some of our top videos, including Workplace Mental Health: Not Just an HR Thing, Mental Health and Architecture, and Law Enforcement Su***de Prevention. Watch now: https://loom.ly/pHWx4R4

19/09/2024

Join our affiliate for a free webinar Tuesday! Hear from two incredible attempt survivors who've transmuted pain into purpose. And learn about an important opportunity for advancing the role of lived experience in su***de prevention, which is central to the implementation of the recently updated National Strategy for Su***de Prevention. Register: https://bit.ly/LECCWebinar

17/09/2024

Calling all mental health champions in construction!

Got ideas to transform mental health, su***de prevention, or addiction recovery in the industry? Share them at the 2025 Construction Working Minds Summit in Dallas!

Submit your presentations for a chance to inspire change and equip others with actionable takeaways. Let's work together to make a real impact!

🗓 Deadline: Oct 4, 2024

📍 Apply now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjMtNbS38-CZp7k7k2hYc2vEHr0IaLnl_atlIGDy_c_HmP9w/viewform

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***dePrevention

28/08/2024

***dePrevention and Why Su***de Is Different: Essential Information for Caregivers & Employers are discussed in (our affiliate's) latest webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6rK9nY89Yc.
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United Survivors (United Su***de Survivors International) hosts a webinar on why su***de is different (recorded 8/20/24). Supporting a loved one through ment...

23/08/2024

Our affiliate, is hiring a contract Operations Manager. For a person with lived experience, this is a unique opportunity to join our team and help people turn their pain into purpose! To see the full job description and apply, visit: https://unitesurvivors.org/careers/ or scan the QR code. Please help spread the word to anyone you know who might be interested, and thanks in advance.

22/08/2024

Here we go!

Room is filling up as we get ready for the second workplace well-being summit this week in Colorado. Today we are in Colorado Springs with 100 people and 23 organizations talking about what workplace can do to promote mental health and prevent su***de.