On the 20th of January 2021, the unimaginable happened and one of our colleagues didn’t return home. Mark Newns speaks of his experience trying to help people cope with this very real trauma and what was done to safeguard everyone involved.
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Dr Erin Hope-Thompson, The Loss Foundation, equips you with the tools to navigate these difficult conversations.
Mental health toll of being on the road
Drawing from his experience in the music industry, Dr Simon Rowbottom shares insights into how long hours, night shifts, being on the road and time away from home can contribute to some significant mental health issues. He also offers practical tips on how to improve health and wellbeing when working irregular and long hours and sometimes away from home.
Re-defining men’s mental health
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