1-in-3 rail workers meet the criteria for a clinical mental health condition, leading to ill health and absence. Here, industry experts talk about designing jobs around mental wellbeing to combat this.
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Our host, Ruth Busby, talks to David R. Hamilton, a kindness scientist, columnist, speaker and author of eleven books, including one of his latest bestsellers, ‘The Five Side Effects of Kindness’ and Dr Sam Akbar, a clinical psychologist and trauma specialist, as well as an author of recently published book ‘Stressilient: Beat Stress and Build Resilience’.
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Comedian Jake Mills chats about his ‘accidental journey’ from a place of despair to founding a national mental health charity. Jake offers a story of hope, exploring how difficult times can often be used as building blocks for positive change.
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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.