AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Construction workers have one of the hardest jobs, mentally and physically. With construction workers having to be away for their family days and even months on end, along with the stresses of their next job, it can be a challenge.

"So, according to the Center for Construction Research and Training in 2021, they found that one out of every five suicides in the professional Industries was actually related to the construction industry and construction workers," added Dan Thompson, IDD Liaison, Texas Panhandle Centers.

Thompson explained that several factors can lead to construction workers struggling mentally. One of the factors that Thompson gave is long work hours, which could lead to burnout.

"Another issue that has been identified is that the work is very

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