Workforce
Construction Must Build a Bridge for Support to Prevent Suicide
Life challenges can build up for all of us and we can build cross-sector supports now. Construction industry stakeholders have an opportunity to bridge a gap across the industry and decrease stigma about seeking help to prevent suicide.
By Aimee Johnson
September 9, 2021
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by Aimee Johnson
Aimee Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Program Analyst with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.
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