AGC Annual Mental Health Summit | Mental Health is Safety
2025 Quarter Three
Second Annual Mental Health in Construction Summit
TALK SAVES LIVES
MENTAL HEALTH IS SAFETY
STRENGTH THROUGH CONNECTION
Mental health is a core part of safety, not an extra. Mental health matters, especially in construction, where long hours, high stress, and silent strug- gles are far too common. The Associated General Contractors of Utah has made it a mission to bring those struggles into the light, proving that caring for people’s mental and emotional well being is as essential to safety as any hard hat or harness. This year’s Mental Health in Construction Summit drew more than seventy five attendees for a morn- ing filled with real conver- sations, practical tools, and powerful stories. The event marked the second year of AGC’s growing initiative to normalize open dialogue, reduce stigma, and give leaders
A culture of care does not happen by accident. It is built on purpose.
SAFETY FIRST
the resources they need to strengthen their teams from the inside out. Turning Awareness into Ac- tion The morning began with keynote speaker Scott Martin, founder of Surviving Lifes Pickles, who set the tone with one clear message: mental health is a core part of safety, not an extra. He tied mindset directly to productivity, reten- tion, and incident prevention. His challenge to leaders was simple, make mental readi- ness as routine as PPE. Martin shared ways to make that happen: short check ins at tail- gates, visible open door times, wallet cards with resource
contacts, and follow up after hard conversations. “It is not complicated,” he reminded the crowd, “but it takes intention and practice.” Practical Training with Real Impact The Salt Lake County Health Department CARE team fol- lowed with a detailed presen- tation on how local partners can support construction com- panies. The team explained how outreach, referrals, and harm reduction support can connect directly to existing safety programs. Their goal is to help companies provide ac- cess to care early, long before a crisis develops. Their message was inviting and direct. Treat
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