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Publisher:

Elsevier Inc.

Authors:

Peterson C, Haileyesus T., & Stone D.

Overview:

Suicide and self-harm have substantial societal costs. In the United States (US), the economic cost of suicide and nonfatal self-harm averaged $510 billion/year (2020 USD), the majority from life year...

Suicide and self-harm have substantial societal costs. In the United States (US), the economic cost of suicide and nonfatal self-harm averaged $510 billion/year (2020 USD), the majority from life years lost to suicide. Working-aged adults comprised nearly 75% of the average annual economic cost of suicide. Costs include associated medical spending, lost work productivity, reduced quality of life from injury morbidity, and avoidable mortality based on the non-economic value of statistical life. Measuring consequences in terms of comprehensive economic cost can inform investments in suicide prevention strategies. Am J Prev Med. 2024 July.

Publisher:

The Extractive Industries and Society.

Authors:

McDonnell MD & McAllister BJ.

Overview:

Workers in the Canadian construction and extractive industries are exposed to psychosocial risk factors (PRFs) and experience a greater prevalence of mental health issues than the public. The purpose ...

Workers in the Canadian construction and extractive industries are exposed to psychosocial risk factors (PRFs) and experience a greater prevalence of mental health issues than the public. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between five predictors (age, gender, residence type, employment arrangement, rotation status) and 15 response variables (measures of Canadian workers’ perspective of PRFs). The findings revealed significant relationships between the predictors and workers’ views on their influence at work, development opportunities, meaning of work, role conflict, work-life conflict, and social community. While workers’ experiences are largely unique, there are also clear influences on PRFs based on age, gender, and employment arrangement.

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Research funded by Building Research Levy NZ (BRANZ) and requested by MATES in Construction NZ: Auckland.

Authors:

Jenkin G, Donnan L, Bowden C, & Hoskin A.

Overview:

Understanding the psychosocial stressors of an industry or workplace is vital for developing solutions to mitigate their adverse effects on mental health. This research provides a comprehensive explor...

Understanding the psychosocial stressors of an industry or workplace is vital for developing solutions to mitigate their adverse effects on mental health. This research provides a comprehensive exploration of the perceptions and experiences of stakeholders in the construction industry regarding psychosocial stressors, their mental health impacts, and possible solutions to help mitigate those impacts. The findings align with previous research, highlighting persistent issues in the construction industry. However, there is optimism as cultural change is evident, with increasing discussions on mental health and wellbeing in the industry.

Publisher:

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), US Department of Health and Human Services

Authors:

Sussell A et al.

Overview:

The suicide rate among the US working-age population has increased approximately 33% during the last 20 years. To guide suicide prevention strategies, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

The suicide rate among the US working-age population has increased approximately 33% during the last 20 years. To guide suicide prevention strategies, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analyzed suicide deaths by industry and occupation in 49 states, using data from the 2021 National Vital Statistics System. Construction had the second highest suicide rate among the industries and occupations studies. By integrating recommended programs, practices, and training into existing policies, workplaces can be important settings for suicide prevention.

Publisher:

Parachute

Overview:

The cost of suicide and other injuries have substantial societal costs. This report quantifies the cost of injury in Canada from a societal perspective, including costs to the healthcare system, produ...

The cost of suicide and other injuries have substantial societal costs. This report quantifies the cost of injury in Canada from a societal perspective, including costs to the healthcare system, productivity, and individuals, families, and communities. It presents data on injuries at the national level from the year 2018. In Canada, the economic cost of suicide and nonfatal self-harm in Canada was $29.4B.

Authors:

King T, LaMontagne A, & Maheen H

Overview:

This report was commissioned to assess recent trends in suicide among construction workers across Australian states and territories, and to examine whether suicide rates among construction workers rem...

This report was commissioned to assess recent trends in suicide among construction workers across Australian states and territories, and to examine whether suicide rates among construction workers remains higher than other occupational groups.