By Chad S. Mitchell, PE, SE
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The structural engineering profession is full of stressors. Whether life safety, deadlines or cost/budget concerns, there is never an absence of stress. Even the best engineers have their challenges; they either have tools to manage the stress or they likely hide their struggles. Per a 2016 Center for Disease Control and Prevention study, architects and engineers had the fifth highest suicide rate at 32 per 100,000, double the national rate at the time. As May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, this article aims to provide insight and resources for taking care of your mental health and supporting colleagues who may be struggling.
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