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.
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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.
Supporting the railway family to stay well
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.
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.