*Author’s note—this story contains details about mental health. If you or anybody you know needs help, please call, text or message 988 online to get immediate help from the National Suicide & Crisis Hotline*
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – On Thursday, NWTC hosted an event to help increase awareness for mental health in skilled trades, as the industry has one of the highest suicide rates of any occupation.
The event, titled “Men’s Mental Health: Tools in Tough Times,” had NWTC partner with industry leaders to help bring attention to bettering mental health within the industry.
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Bruce Morton, the event’s featured speaker, is a leading safety expert, mental health advocate, and founder of the Wisconsin Construction Wellness Community. Morton spoke to help break the stigma and foster supportive workplace cultures.
More information can be found on the Wisconsin Construction Wellness Community’s website.
If you or anybody that you know is in crisis and danger, please call, text or message 988 online to get immediate help from the National Suicide & Crisis Hotline.
