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Harvard Finds Construction Workers Struggle with Pain, Stress from Injuries

Construction workers are frequently stressed about work-related injuries and pain and often fail to seek help, putting themselves at risk for more injuries and mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and even suicide, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard School of Public Health. The study was published online October 1, 2013 in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.