Supporting Men’s Mental Health

June marks Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to spotlight an issue that often goes unspoken - especially in the construction industry. Men’s mental health can be overlooked or stigmatized - but the statistics show a more urgent concern we can’t ignore.

The construction industry has the highest suicide rate of all industries, with 53.2 suicides per 100,000 workers. A major reason for this is that construction is a male-dominated field, and men statistically face the highest suicide rates. Also, 83% of construction workers have experienced a mental health issue at some point in their lives.

A 2025 survey of 2,000 Canadian men found that 67% are not seeking professional mental health support - a clear sign that more must be done to break down the barriers preventing men from getting the help they need.

What We Can Do

We must continue to build a culture where men’s mental health is not overlooked and mental health is treated with the same importance as physical health. That can mean encouraging open conversations about mental health and promoting support resources.

Suicide Prevention Awareness

To help raise awareness and promote access to support, we continuously distribute our hard hat stickers throughout the year. These stickers serve as a reminder of the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline, a confidential resource available 24/7 to anyone in need.

Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month is a powerful reminder, but our commitment to supporting men’s health must go beyond this month. Together, we can create a safe environment where no man has to struggle with mental health challenges in silence.