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From site to safety net — How construction workers are saving lives

Lauren Finestone

The success of the Mates in Construction program offers valuable lessons for addressing mental health and preventing suicide in other male-dominated industries.

Each year, more than 700,000 people die by suicide globally, most of whom are men. In an industry known for its tough exterior, Australian construction workers are breaking new ground in suicide prevention through a program called MATES in Construction.  MATES is a mental health initiative in Australia and New Zealand that targets suicide prevention in construction, mining and other male-dominated sectors. The union-backed program trains e...

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Published 14 January, 2025