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Suicide trends among Australian construction workers during years 2001–2019 2022 cover

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Suicide trends among Australian construction workers during years 2001–2019

Version: 2022. (Current)

This study provides evidence of a decline in suicide rates among Australian construction workers over the last two decades; this decline may be attributable to the combined effects of population-wide, male-specific, and sector-specific suicide prevention efforts over this same period, suggesting that the continuation or expansion of such efforts may lead to further declines.

Construction Workforce’s Mental Health: Research and Policy Alignment in the Australian Construction Industry 2023 cover

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Construction Workforce’s Mental Health: Research and Policy Alignment in the Australian Construction Industry

Version: 2023. (Current)

The Australian construction industry is facing a mental health crisis; poor mental health indicators are significantly higher than the all-industry average. This paper addresses the knowledge gap by reporting the results of a systematic review of peer-reviewed mental health research and reveals significant misalignment between existing research and Australian government regulation.