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Boom Goes The Stigma
Welcome to Boom Goes The Stigma! BGTS is a production of the Construction Suicide Prevention Partnership (CSPP). According to the CDC, the construction industry has the second-highest rate of suicide and has one of the highest rates of death from overdoses. Our country loses more construction workers to suicide than to Jobsite injuries or accidents. BGTS is a tool that normalizes and elevates the conversation around mental health. On every episode, guests from within and outside the construction industry discuss critical issues, share stories, and, most importantly, blow up the stigma of talking about mental wellness as a sign of weakness.
Boom Goes The Stigma
Season Finale: Continuing the Conversation
Welcome to our season finale! Max, Anna, and Hunter held a roundtable discussion reflecting on the podcast project. Our discussion included initial inspiration for the show and how we can continue to expand this work.
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- 1:33 – Overview of talking points
- 2:00 – Why did we do this?
- 5:11 – How could CSPP expand & evolve?
- 9:55 – What were the expectations of this podcast?
- 12:32 – The AmeriCorps Experience/Advantage
- 15:15 – Podcast Promo
- 16:00 – What YOU can do to support CSPP & the mission
- 17:10 – What's next for the podcast?
- 21:00 – Who else should we hear from?
- 27:05 – Language, Empathy, & Understanding Challenges
- 28:45 – Final Thoughts
- 32:28 – Credits
If you are in need of support or feeling distressed, you can call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, to speak with a trained crisis intervention specialist.
You can also reach out to the Alcohol & Drug Helpline at 800-923-4357.
To learn more about the CSPP, visit: suicide-stops-here.org
To learn more about Lines For Life, visit: Lines For Life – Preventing Substance Abuse and Suicide, and Promoting Mental Wellness
To support the show, visit our CSPP donation link: Construction Industry Donation (linesforlife.org)
Topics Referenced:
AmeriCorps
Disparities in Suicide | CDC
