BTEA NY National Construction Suicide Prevention Week Tool Box Talks

NY Building Trades Employer's Association Mental Health Video 

This powerful video brings together labor leaders, contractors, and industry advocates to discuss the urgent connection between mental health, suicide prevention, and jobsite safety in construction. Through personal stories, practical insights, and real-world examples, speakers emphasize the need to reduce stigma, create cultures of care, and make mental wellness conversations as common and important as physical safety conversations on every jobsite.

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August 7, 2026
Episode 209: ‘Saving Lives in Construction’ with Sonya Bohman
July 15, 2026
By: Joseph Whiteman, CSP, CHST, Director of Safety Services, American Society of Concrete Contractors
July 10, 2026
By Sonya Bohmann for Construction Business Outlook
June 29, 2026
The Portland Community Roundtable on Workforce Well-Being was never intended to be a one-time event.
June 12, 2026
Board member, Kabri Lehrman-Schmid, on the Construction Suicide Prevention Webinar.
June 11, 2026
Lessons from Portland’s Community Roundtable by Kabri Lehrman-Schmid
May 29, 2026
This video from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) features CIASP board member Joe Xavier and other industry voices sharing candid perspectives on mental health and the importance of starting the conversation. Through personal insight and industry experience, the discussion highlights how mental health impacts workers, families, and jobsite safety, reinforcing the need for awareness, support, and a culture where people feel comfortable speaking up.
May 29, 2026
OSHA’s Workplace Stress Employer Guidance offers practical tips and tools to help employers recognize, address, and reduce workplace stress. From fostering open conversations to building supportive workplace cultures, this resource reinforces the important connection between mental health, safety, and overall worker well-being.
May 29, 2026
Leading Through the Season's Hidden Pressures