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June 2025: Men's Health Month
With over 90% of construction workers being male, the Bricklayers' Member Assistance Program (MAP) joins the U.S. and Canada in recognizing Men's Health Month. Many construction-related behavioral health issues can be prevented or addressed with awareness and education, so keep reading to learn more.
Relevant Facts and Figures:
- Construction workers are more likely to engage in several behaviors that are considered health risks (such as smoking, smokeless tobacco use, binge drinking, low leisure-time physical activity, and inconsistent seatbelt use).
- More than half of men do not get regular health screenings or engage in preventive care.
- Men are almost four times more likely to die by suicide than women.
- Nearly 1 in 10 men experience some form of depression or anxiety, but less than half seek treatment.
What You Can Do:
- Address stigma and treatment avoidance (studies show that males who avoid or underutilize health care services, including mental health and substance use treatment, may do so because there is a false perception that such services threaten masculinity).
Know that help is available. Call MAP (1-833-MAP-TALK) for mental health and substance use related health matters, as well as guidance for locating a medical professional to address physical health issues.
For additional information and resources, please visit the following links:
- Men's Health Month (NAMI)
- Men's Health (CDC)
- Men's Health (Canada)
- Men's Mental Health (ADAA)
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