BONUS Episode: Building a Lifeline Mental Health and Suicide Awareness in Construction | S5 The EBFC Show 101
September is National Suicide Prevention Month in the USA. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness.
In this special bonus episode of The EBFC Show, host Felipe Engineer-Manriquez digs deeper into the critical issue of mental health and suicide awareness in the construction industry. Featuring guests Brian Winningham and Thomas LaMay, the episode spotlights the tragic story of Alberto, a construction worker who took his own life, and explores the immense pressures faced by workers in the construction sector. Join us as we discuss actionable steps to foster a safer, more compassionate workplace and share personal experiences that underline the urgent need for mental health awareness.
00:00 Introduction to the Episode
01:28 Meet the Guests: Brian and Thomas
01:50 Brian's Journey in Construction
04:38 Thomas's Path to Construction Leadership
11:47 The Story of Alberto's Suicide
21:38 Mental Health in Construction: A Hidden Crisis
29:45 Recognizing the Signs and Taking Action
54:59 The Power of Small Gestures
56:33 Military Insights: After Action Reviews
58:19 Leadership and Worker Safety
01:00:24 The Importance of Mental Health in Construction
01:00:54 Challenges Faced by Women in Construction
01:02:23 The Reality of Construction Work
01:09:55 The Impact of Sleep and Substance Use
01:22:39 The Role of Therapy and Self-Care
01:44:58 Building Community in Construction
01:46:37 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineIf you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Lifeline provides free and confidential support 24/7. Visit their website to connect with trained counselors who are ready to listen and offer help: https://988lifeline.org/
A Construction Suicide - Ranger WinnieRead this heartfelt article sharing the personal story of a construction worker's tragic suicide and the urgent need for mental health awareness in the industry: https://www.rangerwinnie.com/post/a-construction-suicide
Gatekeeper Program at BoldtLearn how The Boldt Company’s Lean Health Gatekeeper Program is proactively addressing mental health on construction sites through training and support initiatives: https://www.theebfcshow.com/lean-health-renee-wolf/
Thomas LaMay's Previous EBFC Show InterviewFor more insights into Lean Construction, check out Thomas LaMay’s earlier interview where he discusses overcoming constraints in construction projects: https://www.theebfcshow.com/Constraints-Thomas-LaMay/
Connect with Brian via
LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/fielddrivenlean/
Connect with Thomas via
LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaslamay/
Connect with Felipe via
Construction Scrum (book & audiobook) via https://constructionscrum.com/
Social media at https://thefelipe.bio.link
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