The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) faces severe budget cuts and staff reductions under the Trump administration, jeopardizing its efforts to address workplace mental health. NIOSH has been pivotal in initiatives to reduce suicide rates among construction workers and combat burnout in healthcare workers. Despite some staff reinstatements after congressional pushback, the future of mental health programs remains uncertain. Private sectors may struggle to fill the gap left by federal resources. Workplace stress significantly impacts health, causing 120,000 deaths and 8% of U.S. health costs annually. Lawsuits challenging the firings are ongoing, and the continuity of mental health initiatives is unclear
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