Psych Health and Safety Podcast Beyond Bikes & Bananas: Creating a work environment that works - with Ryan Hopkins
Nov 18, 2024
Ryan Hopkins, a global bestselling well-being author and Chief Impact Officer at jaaq.org, shares invaluable insights on workplace mental health. He discusses his journey with mental health challenges and highlights the importance of data-driven approaches to enhance psychological safety. Listeners learn about simple, actionable changes to transform workplace culture, the significance of creating space in workloads, and the impact of making incremental improvements. Ryan advocates for a future where well-being is fully integrated into work environments, enabling everyone to thrive.
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Ryan Hopkins' Personal Mental Health Journey
- Ryan Hopkins shares his personal struggle with bulimia, anxiety, and a severe sports injury at 19.
- His experiences fuel his passion for improving workplace mental health and well-being.
Focus on Not Worsening Well-being
- Employers should focus on not worsening employee well-being rather than trying to directly increase happiness.
- Create space and culture enabling individuals to manage their mental health proactively at work.
Financial Framing Drives Priority
- Mental health challenges cost UK economy billions annually with 59% of all employee exits partially due to mental health.
- Financial quantification shifts mental health from niche concern to top business priority.