During Mental Health Awareness Mont, we're reminding everyone that protecting psychological health in the workplace is just as important as addressing physical hazards. Workers are constantly dealing with stress on and off the job, and sometimes it can affect safety, performance, and overall well-being. Stress can also take a toll on physical health, including increasing the risk of heart disease.
However, workplaces can be a key place for resources, solutions, and activities designed to improve our mental health and well-being. In the video above, representatives from OSHA's Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention and Associated Builders Contractors discuss mental health stigma and how workplaces can better support their teams.
OSHA also has resources to help address workplace stress and suicide prevention. Additional information and resources are available on the Department of Labor's Mental Health at Work page, and the Mental Health page of the Department's Office of Disability Employment Programs
