📊 Workplace Matters: How Your Job Affects Suicide Risk

#MentalHealthAwareness New research reveals stark differences in suicide rates across professions—with key lessons for worker wellbeing.

🔍 Key Findings:
✅ High-Risk Jobs: Loggers, oil/gas workers & musicians face elevated suicide rates
✅ Lowest Risk: Educators (teachers/professors/librarians) show 1/3 the average rate
✅ Why? Strong social bonds, lower substance abuse & limited lethal means in schools

⚠ Alarming Trends:

• U.S. suicide rates rose 33% in 20 years

• Construction workers: 65.6/100k (men)

• Media/arts professionals: 44.5/100k

💡 Protective Factors in Education:
✔ Demographics: More women/married workers (lower-risk groups)
✔ Purpose: Meaningful student relationships buffer stress
✔ Environment: Schools foster social support networks

🛠 Workplace Solutions:
➡ Strengthen peer support systems
➡ Promote work-life balance
➡ Build non-toxic, purpose-driven cultures

#SuicidePrevention #OccupationalHealth #TeacherWellbeing #WorkplaceSafety

👉 "Every suicide is preventable. If you're struggling, you're not alone—reach out." 🌍 (Global crisis resources in bio)