The State of Stigma
March 2026 — Improving the Mental Health of Construction Workers
March 12, 2026 | 12PM
Physical demands, long hours, job insecurity, irregular work schedules, and financial worries can cause serious mental health challenges for construction workers. Employees often experience stigma in an industry that promotes toughness and strength—and perceives seeking help as a weakness.
According to the CDC, the construction industry has the second-highest rate of suicide among its workers—roughly four times the national average.
Join our panel for a Facebook Live on Thursday, March 12 at noon to discuss efforts underway to improve the mental health of construction workers of all ages.
MODERATED BY—Matt Smith, Executive Director of PreventionFocus
Marc Gnesin Sr. VP
NFP Construction & Infrastructure
Monica Farrar, LMHC
Mental Health Counselor | Ramp Health
Tim Benes
Business Mgr of SMART Local 71
More Facebook Live Events
Our regular Facebook live events bring together experts from the mental health field and broader community to share information and about mental health topics and efforts to reduce stigma. These events are always free and open to the public.