Mental Health in Construction

Did you know that construction workers are particularly susceptible to mental health issues?

Construction can be a great job. There’s satisfaction in working as a team to build places that people appreciate and use. Builders take pride in what they do, but there is also a lot of stress on the job. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists construction as one of the jobs with the highest rate of death by suicide and substance abuse.

In the demanding world of construction, mental well-being is just as crucial as physical safety. This page is dedicated to providing essential resources to support mental health within the construction community. Here, you'll find a curated selection of workshops, informational articles, checklists, and research from leading organizations.

Immediate Resources

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Online Lifeline Crisis Chat

Lifeline Crisis Text: Text 988

Crisis Text Line: “HOME” to 741741

Let's Talk About it

GHBA Secretary Chris Bolio, with Alair Homes, shares his personal story about mental health at the Custom Builders Council luncheon alongside Pro-Remodeler Managing Editor Caroline Broderick. This conversation was inspired by Broderick's article "You Need to Talk About It" from the July/August 2023 issue of Pro Remodeler.

Remodelers Share Their Stories

This topic is not an isolated one. Mental health affects all either directly or indirectly, and in the industry, the statistics make this story about everyone.

This story started, as many do, with a single conversation. A fired-up remodeler approached Pro Remodeler with a need to spark more conversation on mental health in construction. He revealed his own journey, insights, and data, which cement the tragic consequences of retaining the taboo behind talking about mental health. It’s so clear when put in front of you: Construction has a severe mental health problem.

That crucial conversation fueled a fire to tell the stories of industry members, share the data, and publicize how some professionals are addressing the problem.

"This Story is About You" by Caroline Broderick first appeared in the July/August 2023 issue of Pro Remodeler.

READ "THIS STORY IS ABOUT YOU"

NAHB Storytelling series

As part of its Member Mental Health and Wellness Initiative, NAHB has been partnering with Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas to conduct a pilot program with the North Carolina HBA called “Blueprint for Worker Well-Being.” A key component of that program involves storytelling. Watch the first installments of the storytelling series featuring NCHBA members Gary Hill and Brandon Bryant.