By: Bob Swanson

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades

Knowing more about mental illness can help you, your loved ones, and co-workers.

As a member of the construction industry and a father who lost a son to suicide, I appreciate this opportunity to share information with members of the IUPAT.

A little background about my journey with this topic: Our oldest son, Michael, lived with a brain disease by the name of bipolar disorder. This disease led to his death by suicide at the age of 33 on March 13, 2009. Read More