The ALS Group Risk Management Articles

World Suicide Prevention Month reminds us of the importance of remembering the millions of people struggling every day with thoughts of suicide. Depression and suicidal ideation can impact anyone, and signs can look different for everyone. Suicide has no one-size-fits-all presentation, which is why it’s important to destigmatize mental health care and asking for help. The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates among professions — with the rate among male construction workers 75% higher than men in the general population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An estimated 6,000 construction workers died by suicide in 2022, an increase from 2021, according to the most recent data available. The