Available through September 2025
Wayne State University invites construction workers, safety managers, site superintendents and employers to participate in a free, MIOSHA-funded mental health awareness training. This flexible training is designed to be taken as an instructor-led seminar or live online webinar. A self-paced option is also available for groups of five or more.
Format: Online or in-person options available
Length: 2.5 hours (includes registration, pre-test, post-test and a short feedback survey)
Certificate: Issued upon completion
About the Training:
This course raises awareness about mental health and well-being in the construction industry. It provides education — not treatment — on the signs and symptoms of mental illness, and aims to reduce stigma around mental health in the workplace.
Participants will learn how mental health affects safety, performance, and quality of life — and how to support employees in building resilience, addressing stigma, and finding resources.
Topics Include:
• Good vs. poor mental health
• Common mental health disorders and causes
• Workplace impacts: performance, safety, career and financial outcomes
• Stigma and starting the conversation
• Suicide prevention and addiction recovery
• Building personal and organizational resilience
• Resources and support for improving mental well-being
