Psych Health and Safety Podcast

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Leanne Faulkner, entrepreneur and small business owner. We chat about Leanne's PhD research exploring the psychosocial safety of micro-business owners and sole-traders.

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Jacqueline Drew, Associate Professor with the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice and Griffith Criminology Institute, at Griffith University. Jacqui shares findings from her research into the interactions between job demands and health outcomes in policing. She explains the concept of embitterment, and discusses the role that this plays in the development of, and recovery from, PTSD. https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/pijpsm-05-2024-0082/full/html

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr William Fleming, Research Fellow at the Wellbeing Research Centre in the University of Oxford. William shares insights from his research that shone a light on the ineffectiveness of individual-level interventions for mental health outcomes in workplace settings.

In this discussion, Steven Mah, a seasoned keynote speaker and safety professional from WorkSafe BC, shares his expertise on workplace culture as a key psychosocial factor. He delves into the vital link between organizational dynamics and employee well-being. Mah highlights the iceberg model to reveal the hidden elements of culture affecting engagement and mental health. He emphasizes the significance of recognition and strong leadership in fostering a supportive environment, encouraging organizations to prioritize psychological safety and open communication.

In this special live recording episode of the Psych Health and Safety podcast from PHSCON 2024, Australian co-hosts Jason van Schie and Joelle Mitchell chat with Professor Christina Maslach about her foundational research on burnout. They talk about the initial inspiration for why Christina chose to focus her research on the topic and how the understanding of burnout has evolved since she first coined the term. They discuss burnout misconceptions, and the best ways to prevent burnout at work from the evidence-base.

In this episode, UK hosts Peter and Kate chat with Nancy Hey, Director of Evidence & Insight at Lloyd's Register Foundation. Nancy shares her broad strategic perspective on workplace wellbeing and psychosocial safety within the wider context of social determinants of health. She speaks to the significant role of leaders and in particular middle managers, and emphasises the importance of upskilling these roles appropriately to set them up for success.

In this lively discussion, Michael Leiter, Professor Emeritus at Acadia University and renowned expert on burnout, shares his insights from 'The Burnout Challenge.' He emphasizes that workplace design is pivotal in preventing burnout. Leiter offers practical tips for individuals to manage burnout symptoms and suggests actionable strategies for leaders to enhance their team's mental well-being. The conversation also highlights the complexities of workplace relationships and the role of civility and supportive systems in fostering a healthier work environment.

THIS IS A REPLAY OF EPISODE #207 The Psych Health and Safety Podcast will be returning 14th January 2025! In this episode Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr John Fitzgerald, Mentally Healthy Work Lead at WorkSafe New Zealand. We explore a research report recently published by WorkSafe examining the role of work factors in suicide. John details the research purpose, methodology, and findings, and shares his key takeaway messages arising from the research. https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/research/work-related-suicide-examining-the-role-of-work-factors-in-suicide/

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Benjamin Ostrowski, a Senior Behavioural Researcher at Atlassian with a PhD in organizational behaviour, shares his insights on distributed work teams. He discusses the importance of intentional team design and showcases how remote collaboration tools can enhance productivity. The talk also touches on finding the balance between flexible communication patterns and maintaining team cohesion. Additionally, Dr. Ostrowski advocates for inclusive mental health practices, emphasizing the need for authenticity in the workplace.