A recent Philadelphia Inquirer article takes an in-depth look at mental health in Philadelphia’s construction industry, highlighting both the challenges facing construction workers and the growing efforts across the industry to provide support.
The article features several organizations and individuals working to advance mental health and suicide prevention in construction and highlights local efforts to raise awareness, provide resources, and encourage workers to seek support when they need it.
Among the initiatives highlighted is the Greater Philadelphia Construction Hike for Hope, which brought together members of the Philadelphia construction community earlier this year to raise awareness and support suicide prevention.
The article also features GBCA member Geppert Bros., including Mary Pat Geppert’s perspective on supporting workers following difficult and traumatic work.
The story provides an important look at the ongoing conversation around mental health in construction and the work happening throughout the Philadelphia construction community to better support its workforce.
