As an industry, the construction community has the opportunity to bring the recognition of mental illness and suicide risk out in the open. Recognizing the signs, having resources for assistance available, and removing the stigma associated with mental illness are important steps in which we can all participate.
\nPlease join MassMen.org, the Construction Financial Management Association of Massachusetts, and the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention to begin strategically preventing the tragedy of suicide among workers in this vital industry.<\/p>\n
JUNE 20, 2017
\nSHERATON NEEDHAM HOTEL
\n100 Cabot St, Needham, Mass<\/p>\n
Registration Fee: $25\/person<\/p>\n
12:30 p.m. Registration Opens
\n1:00\u20135:30 p.m. Summit Program featuring national, state, and industry experts and advocates
\nNetworking Reception Immediately Following
\n\u2022 Construction\/Extraction is the industry with the highest number of suicide deaths and second highest industry in suicide rates (death per 100K employees).
\n\u2022 44,000 people in the U.S. died by suicide in 2015, almost 10,000 more than the number of deaths due to car accidents.
\n\u2022 Suicide is the second leading cause of death among men aged 25\u201354.
\n\u2022 The overall death rate is increasing for white males, aged 45\u201364, especially among those without a college education.
\n\u2022 The economic impact of suicide exceeds $44 billion annually.<\/p>\n