Leaders and managers will daily face unexpected challenges and requests on their time to support staff. In this session we explore the dangers of having a single approach to respond to the various mental health issues staff experience and ask for any staff who manager, support or work in a team, what tools they can have to be ready to support others and how to tailor our support to the specific settings we are in. The session includes a brief input to the ways that the Railway Chaplains can support your teams.
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Professional Organiser and Declutterer, Jenn Jordan, explores strategies to get your living space into shape. You’ll learn about the link between clutter and mental health, how a professional organiser may set about creating a plan for your home, and how to handle emotional attachment to objects you may not want to part with. There will be tips for people who have a natural inclination to hoard and those who feel overwhelmed by starting the process of de-cluttering.
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.
To suicide and beyond
It was Christmas 2008, and Chris Parker planned to end his life - but circumstances changes and Chris ended up walking away. That situation changed his life forever. It took several years to appreciate what happened. Fast forward a few years, and Chris joined Network Rail's Train Planning department. He observed Network Rail’s culture and attitude towards mental health at that time. He knew there was room for improvement.