Our 2024 opening session focusses on mental wellbeing. We discuss the critical issues rail workers face in these uncertain times. Life post-covid seems to be relentless. The cost-of living-crisis has taken hold, and we’re constantly facing challenges at work, whether that be budgets, safety or job security. Our discussion focuses on strategies to foster mental resilience, provide robust support systems, and create a healthier work environment.
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Happier living
In this engaging and practical session, author and Head of Psychology and Workplaces at social movement Action for Happiness, Vanessa King explores why our wellbeing is worth taking seriously - as individuals, colleagues and for our communities. We explore what science suggests are some of its essential ingredients, and importantly practical ideas and actions to try out in our daily lives at home and at work.
Time to talk: How men think about mental health
Alex Holmes is a mental health counsellor who specialises in the mental health of men and adolescent boys. In this session Alex, together with the host, Lucas Whitehead from Andy’s Man Club, unpicks the common myths about men’s mental health, the limitations when it comes to therapy and what things men can do to improve their wellbeing, reduce stress and live a full life of connection.
What if your job was good for you?
We spend most of our time there, so work needs to be a place we thrive. In this session we share the findings of a research project, published by BITC, that identifies how we can take action to transform our wellbeing at work.