Building Resilience:
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Construction

With the highest suicide rate of any occupation1, the construction workforce faces unique challenges that require targeted support. Join us for an in person Lunch and Learn session focused on mental health and suicide prevention tailored specifically for the construction industry.

This session will empower construction professionals, managers, and HR personnel with the tools to recognize warning signs, address mental health issues, and foster a culture of openness and support.

Key Learnings for attendees include:

  • Understanding mental health
  • Learn how to identify risk factors and warning signs of depression and suicide
  • How to reduce the stigma in the workplace and construction industry
  • Supportive workplace strategies that can be implemented at your company
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1Partnering to Prevent Suicide in the Construction Industry – Building Hope and a Road to Recovery | Blogs | CDC

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October 2

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. CST

HORNE Event Center
661 Sunnybrook Road
Ridgeland, MS

Lunch provided

Meet Our Speaker

Rory Tyer

Vince Hafeli

Joining us remotely, Dr. Vince Hafeli, president of Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, has had a distinguished career in the construction industry since 1985. He is an international speaker, author, and mental health and suicide advocate dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of mental health and reducing the stigma associated with mental illness.

As a speaker, Vince is known for his thought-provoking and impactful keynote talks on mental health and suicide prevention, where he shares his mental health struggles, his doctoral research and what organizational transformation looks like at Ajax Paving.

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