Wayne State Expands Mental Health Outreach to Michigan’s Construction Industry
A new statewide training initiative empowers construction teams with tools to recognize mental health challenges, foster resilience, and support workplace well-being.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- May 20, 2025
Wayne State University is offering free mental health awareness training to Michigan’s construction workforce through September 2025. The training is funded by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) and aims to promote well-being and reduce stigma in the workplace.
The program is open to construction workers, safety managers, site superintendents, and employers. Sessions are offered in multiple formats, including in-person seminars, live online webinars, and a self-paced option for groups of five or more.
Program details:
Format: Online or in-person
Duration: 2.5 hours (includes registration, assessments, and a feedback survey)
Certificate: Issued upon completion
The course focuses on awareness and education, not treatment, and covers the signs and symptoms of mental illness, workplace impacts of poor mental health, suicide prevention, addiction recovery, and available resources. It also emphasizes building personal and organizational resilience.
For more information or to schedule a session, visit the registration site or contact Wayne State University’s training team directly.
Register at: https://shgsilica.eng.wayne.edu/mental
About the Author
Stasia DeMarco is the Content Editor for OH&S.