September is recognized as Suicide Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a complex issue that impacts countless individuals worldwide.

Managers may not always be in the best position to detect subtle signs of mental distress or provide immediate support for employees experiencing severe depression or anxiety. 

The expert panel pointed out leadership responsibilities or factors that can damage mental well-being, causing burnout, sadness, anger, anxiety and other psycho-social disorders.

Investing in the mental and emotional well-being of employees is not just a compassionate approach but a strategic imperative for any organization.

Those working in industrial jobs face unique physical and mental health challenges that employers should be aware of. Most companies care about the well-being of their workers.

More industrial workers die from suicide each year than any other workplace fatalities combined.

The mental well-being of construction employees needs to be safeguarded, and the first step is understanding just how this industry can affect the psyche of the workers within it.

Behind the hype, how many firms are in the wellness/well-being game, and what are they offering employees?

This column, depicting the case of a fictitious construction worker, is based on information presented at a session titled “Mental Health and Suicide Prevention” at ASSP's annual event in early June.

It’s vital to help alleviate these outside stressors so your employees become more engaged and productive in all phases of life.