The construction industry has been hit hard by "deaths of despair" - suicide, unintentional overdose, and deaths caused by chronic alcohol misuse - and unfortunately the situation appears to be getting worse.
ViewFormer police officer Sheila Goode discusses the need for support for first responder mental health, what it's like behind the scenes , and what would really help first responders get the mental health support they deserve.
As the transportation construction industry ramps up to manage the anticipated growth of projects from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), it is faced with ensuring a healthy workforce, both mentally and physically. Hamilton Baiden outlines a plan for employers
Grief is a natural part of life when we lose someone we love, but it can be difficult to process, especially if there is trauma involved. The resources on this page will help you better understand what you’re feeling and how to process your emotions so you can cope better.
Retired Deputy Sheriff Stephen Balzano painstakingly details the day he lost one of his "brothers in blue," and acknowledges the lasting effects of that trauma on many of his friends on the force. Stephen explains how difficult it is for police officers, or any First Responders, to ask for help and says it needs to be a safe place outside of the system where they can get help.
Employers and managers need to know what grief and loss look like and how it manifests in each person to understand how to best support employees through the process.