While exhibiting at a recent conference, an attendee from the construction industry informed us of a sobering reality: suicide rates in construction are alarmingly high, and many workers are veterans. This is more than statistics—it’s about real lives and families forever changed.

A New York Times article published today underscores this crisis, pointing to isolation, job stress, and a “culture of toughness” that discourages asking for help—especially in male-dominated trades. It’s also important to note that many vets report high prescribing rates and polypharmacy in lieu of therapeutic therapy because the waiting time for therapy was often long.

The construction industry now has one of the highest suicide rates of any U.S. occupation. Read the full article at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/realestate/construction-industry-suicides.html.