Mental Health in the Glass & Glazing Industry

May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to reflect on the well-being of those who build, install, and maintain the environments we live and work in. At Privacy Glass Solutions, we recognize that mental health is just as critical as physical safety, especially in the glass and glazing industry.

The Hidden Crisis Behind the Glass

Let’s be honest: working in glass and glazing isn’t always easy. Whether you’re on the factory floor, on-site handling installations, or coordinating logistics, the pressure can build fast. Long hours, tight deadlines, physical demands, and job uncertainty can take a toll.

In fact, research shows that construction-related trades (including glaziers) face some of the highest risks when it comes to mental health. According to the CDC, suicide rates in construction are over four times higher than the national average. That’s not just a statistic—it’s a wake-up call.

Why It’s Time to Speak UpPrivacy Glass Solutions highlights mental health in the glass industry this May—raising awareness and sharing resources to support workers.

One of the biggest barriers to getting help? Silence.

In our industry, many workers still feel pressure to “tough it out” rather than open up about stress, anxiety, or depression. That mindset can be dangerous.

We want to help change that narrative. It’s okay to talk. It’s okay to not be okay. And it’s more than okay to ask for support.

What Companies Can Do—And What We’re Doing at Privacy Glass

We’re committed to supporting mental wellness at Privacy Glass Solutions. Here’s how we—and others in the industry—can help:

• Encourage open conversations: Let’s normalize talking about mental health on the job, just like we talk about safety or schedules.

• Share resources: Make sure employees know where to find support, whether through national helplines or local counselors.

• Train team leaders: Supervisors should know how to recognize when someone might be struggling and how to respond with empathy.

• Support work-life balance: Respect time off, and promote a culture that values mental wellness just as much as productivity.

Mental Health Resources for Glass & Construction Workers

If you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone. Here are some free, confidential resources you can turn to:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org

• Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention – preventconstructionsuicide.com

• Construction Working Minds – constructionworkingminds.org

Even one conversation could make a difference.

Our Promise to the Industry

As a company deeply rooted in building safe, comfortable, and private environments, we believe that commitment starts with our own people.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we stand with everyone in the glass, glazing, and construction trades. Let’s keep each other safe—inside and out.