Suicide Prevention Month and Promoting Workplace Mental Health
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. A new video message from Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling and new blog post from OSHA’s Acting Assistant Secretary Amanda Wood Laihow emphasize the importance of providing employers and workers with tools and resources to address workplace stress, promote mental wellness, and reduce the risk of suicide. Please be aware of relevant OSHA resources, including:
For more information, please visit osha.gov/preventingsuicides. As a reminder, if you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org/chat for 24/7, free, and confidential support. Together, we can save lives.