Railwayman Paul Stanford experienced train accidents, rail suicides and distressed rail passengers, resulting in his PTSD diagnosis. Hear his story, how he recovered, and his coping techniques for stress.
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In this session, you will learn how mindfulness - which is a way of focusing your attention on the present moment - can help your brain work better, manage stress, think clearer, and manage your mood. You'll find out how it can help you sleep better, feel healthier, and even deal with pain more effectively. Shamash guides you on how to start practising mindfulness - starting with just 10 seconds a day and slowly increasing over time.
Beneath the hard hat
Passionate about helping others, Andy Baines-Vosper, recently founded Beneath the Hard Hat, a video series for railway people that promotes positive mental wellbeing, with suicide prevention at its heart.
Promoting and supporting positive mental health in the rail industry
Our teams face enormous challenges to their mental health every day on this busy and demanding railway. Join freight driver Heather Waugh and others to hear about a cross-industry study that aims to ensure everyone has the support they need.