Construction Industry Suicide | Dr. Colleen Saringer | # 9 | Mojo, Motivation & Mental Health

Breaking the Silence: Addressing Workplace Suicide in Construction with Dr. Colleen Saringer. Discover the critical link between workplace psychosocial factors and mental health, especially in blue-collar industries like construction. Join us as Dr. Colleen Saringer shares her personal story, insights into risk factors, and practical steps leaders and workers can take to prevent workplace suicide and foster a mentally healthy environment.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction and safety message00:31 - Who is Dr. Colleen Saringer and her lived experience01:52 - Workplace stressors as safety hazards02:43 - Research behind psychosocial risk factors03:24 - List of risk factors affecting mental health04:33 - Personal story of nearly dying by suicide in work environment06:08 - The lingering impact of toxic workplace culture07:15 - Recognizing the signs and seeking help09:17 - How to support someone in crisis at work10:31 - Overcoming stigma and seeking treatment11:40 - Impact of burnout and hostile environments in construction12:53 - Organizational changes and their mental health implications14:32 - Childhood exposure to family mental health struggles15:58 - How work-related stress contributed to family trauma17:30 - The passing of the baton in family business transitions19:04 - Construction-specific risk factors on the job site21:14 - Environmental hazards like heat and their impact on mental health23:17 - Practical tips for leadership and fostering respectful work culture26:34 - Addressing bullying, incivility, and workload30:22 - Why psychosocial risks are safety issues, not just HR problems33:37 - The importance of talking about and honoring mental health incidents36:33 - How hostile environments exacerbate labor shortages and suicide risk39:44 - Implementing daily gratitude and kindness practices42:00 - How organizations can create mentally healthy workplaces44:39 - Advice for workers facing mental health challenges45:49 - For leaders: changing culture begins with trust and presence48:38 - Envisioning a workplace free of mental health stigma and fear50:28 - Final takeaway: workplace culture and individual resilience Connect With Colleen Saringer:·       Colleen Saringer's Website·       LinkedIn Connect With Mike Orlowski:·       Mojo Motivates Website·       LinkedIn·       X·       Facebook