The first Wellbeing Wednesday will be hosted by John Halsall, Chair of the Rail Wellbeing Alliance and Lizi Stewart the Industry Sponsor for the Health and Wellbeing in Business subgroup. They will be joined by The Sleep Scientist, Dr Sophie Bostock, who is on a mission to help you improve your life by unlocking the science of sleep and performance. Discover a fantastic new mental health initiative championed by BAM Nutall and then get ready for a very different type of workout, with laughter yoga guru Louise Claire Gates.
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RWL 2022 preview!
Our host, Rob Morris, talks to Dr Anand Patel, about men’s health and what we can do to improve it. Plus, Nicola Morgan, who is an expert on the teenage brain and mental health, shared tips on how to build a better relationship with your children and help them to be more resilient.
Impact of lone working on mental health
Have you ever considered how lone working can negatively affect our mental health? Whether it’s part of your job role, you’re working at home or in a deserted building, recognising the impact of isolation on our mental and physical health can be underestimated by many. In the session, we discuss the difference between being alone and feeling alone, the impact on loneliness on our mental and physical health and practical tips for managers and leaders to reduce loneliness in the workplace.
RWL '23 preview - Wendy McCristal and Rupert Lown
Wendy McCristal and Rupert Lown discuss the importance of good mental health, especially for those in lone working roles. They talk about the health challenges especially faced by shift workers and how they can take control of their wellbeing while working long and irregular hours.