Spill the Ink: Under the Hard Hat: Mental Health and Safety Culture in Construction

Executive Director Sonya Bohmann Joins Spill the Ink Podcast for a Special Episode

In this appearance, Sonya Bohmann shares the mission and growing impact of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP), highlighting the urgent need to address mental health and suicide prevention within the construction industry. She speaks candidly about the cultural challenges that have historically made these conversations difficult and emphasizes the importance of creating workplaces where people feel supported, connected, and safe asking for help.


Throughout the discussion, Sonya brings both compassion and practical insight, reinforcing that mental health is a safety issue and that meaningful change begins with awareness, education, and action across every level of the industry.


To hear the full conversation and learn more about the work being done to create safer, healthier construction workplaces, listen to the episode below.

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