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Psych Health and Safety Podcast USA150th Episode Special: Straight from the PHSCON 2025 Stage, Dr. Daniels on Inclusive Workplace Design featuring. Kana’e DyasCelebrating our 150th Episode with an Exclusive from PHSCON 2025!To mark this monumental milestone, we are giving you a front-row seat to a powerhouse conversation straight from the main stage at the Psychological Health and Safety Conference 2025.In this special feature presentation, host Dr. I. David Daniels is joined by global psychosocial safety leader Kana’e Dyas to explore the critical "what, why, and how" of inclusive work design. They go beyond the buzzwords to provide a practical blueprint for leaders in OHS, HR, and management who are dedicated to creating genuinely supportive and psychologically he...2025-08-0147 min
Psych Health and Safety PodcastExpert Series: 2024 WrappedIn this episode of the Psych Health and Safety podcast, Australian co-hosts Jason van Schie and Joelle Mitchell discuss highlights from 2024 in a ‘Spotify Wrapped’ inspired episode.
Top 5 highlights from the year include the inaugural PHSCON conference (and a lookahead to the 2025 edition), new colleagues at FlourishDx, turning customer problems into new software features, delivering 3 professional practice cohort-programs for about 100 HSE and P&C professionals, and recognising the contributions of the amazing Psych Health and Safety podcast team.2024-12-0948 min
Psych Health and Safety PodcastCROSSOVER EPISODE: The Caring CEO - with Graeme CowanIn this crossover episode, regular host Jason van Schie is interviewed by Graeme Cowan on his 'Caring CEO' podcast.
They discuss the journey Jason has been on as founder and now as business leader of FlourishDx as they define and build the 'psychological health and safety as a service' business model.2024-02-1248 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastIs it really BURNOUT?! - with Paula DavisIn this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Paula Davis, Founder and CEO of the Stress & Resilience Institute. Paula shares her observations on the misuse of the term 'burnout' and clarifies the real symptoms of burnout. She shares steps that individuals can take to protect themselves from burnout, when they are in a situation where they are not able to change the drivers of burnout in their working environment.
**Includes an exciting announcement from FlourishDx!**
https://stressandresilience.com/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/pauladavis/2023/08/01/are-you-burned-out-or-just-exhausted/?sh=7f35bd9d13422023-10-3039 min
Psych Health and Safety PodcastEXPERT SERIES: Work Design for Psychologically Healthy and Safe Teams. Pre-Launch Leader Training Webinar.This was a live recorded webinar as a pre-launch to an all new leader training course by FlourishDx: 'Work Design for Psychologically Healthy and Safe Teams'
In this 40 minute discussion, Jason and Joelle discussed the course overview, the practical activities designed to build work design and psychosocial consultation skills for leaders, how the program can be accessed, bulk discounts available and how to register your leaders for the first course commencing 5 December 2023. They also respond to questions from webinar participants at the end.
Find out more about the all-new leader training and register here: https://flourishdx.com/leader-training/2023-10-1239 min
Psych Health and Safety PodcastEXPERT SERIES: Sexual Harassment Prevention: Two Duties, One ApproachReplay of the Sexual Prevention Webinar by FlourishDx 5 October 2023:
The new statutory obligation in the Sex Discrimination Act to eliminate sexual harassment has been receiving a lot of press recently. While the idea of prevention is a new one in the context of this Act, Work Health and Safety legislation has imposed similar prevention duties on employers since the 1970s.
In this webinar from FlourishDx, we will explored alignment between the requirements of the Sex Discrimination Act and the Psychosocial Risk Regulations (in the context of the WHS Act) including:
- How are the requirements similar? (and how are they...2023-10-0950 min
Psych Health and Safety PodcastEXPERT SERIES: The 'Professional Practice in Psychological Health & Safety Program' from FlourishDxIn this special episode of the Psych Health and Safety Podcast, hear from Jason van Schie on a recorded webinar where he introduces a new 12-week program from FlourishDx. The 'Professional Practice in Psychological Health and Safety' program blends theory with practice in order to rapidly build new confidence and competence for people and safety professionals.
Link to PPT slides here: https://tinyurl.com/mpmcw4sy
Link to website here: https://flourishdx.com/professional-practice-program/2023-07-1236 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastEXPERT SERIES: Apps don't fix workplace mental healthIn this episode, regular co-hosts Jason and Joelle talk about the difference between technology as a solution and technology as a consultation tool. When it comes to workplace mental health, the evidence is clear that technology does not improve outcomes. So why did we develop FlourishDx? (Hint, it's not a solution, it's a consultation tool...)
To find out more about our service-driven technology-enabled model, contact support@flourishdx.com2022-12-0133 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastEXPERT SERIES - Introducing the Psych Health & Safety Catalyst ProgramIn this episode, regular co-hosts Jason and Joelle introduce the FlourishDx Psych Health & Safety Catalyst Program, outline the progress of the first cohort of participating organisations, and share information about the upcoming February intake (listen out for some exciting news and a special offer).
To find out more about the Catalyst Program contact support@flourishdx.com2022-10-3135 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastNeon Shed Crossover Episode – with Nicole TurnbullIn this crossover episode with Neon Shed, regular co-host Jason van Schie is interviewed by Nicole Turnbull. They start by discussing why organisations don't prioritise mental health and wellbeing and the associated consequences. They then talk about the gaps that need to be addressed in order to introduce psychological health and safety. This includes some of the gaps Jason and his team at FlourishDx are trying to address for large enterprises by harnessing technology.2022-10-1029 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastWhy should Boards worry about Psych Health & Safety? - with Stephen DavisonIn this episode we chat with Stephen Davison, Chief Customer Officer at FlourishDx. Steve discusses the role of the company board and executives in relation to psychological health and safety, we talk about the impact of increasing interest in ESG reporting on adoption of psychological health and safety measures in organisations, and Steve shares some useful tips for listeners tasked with preparing a business case or presentation to their board or executive on why the organisation should take action on psychological health and safety.2022-08-1542 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastEXPERT SERIES: How do you solve a problem like peer support?In the second of our EXPERT SERIES episodes, Jason and Alicia discuss the rising popularity of Mental Health First Aid and other Peer Support programs, and the challenges associated with implementing these programs well. This conversation focuses on issues of peer supporter visibility, utilisation rates, and the vicarious trauma risk that peer supporters are often exposed to. We also provide listeners with a sneak preview of a new FlourishDx feature designed to address some of these issues.2022-08-0948 min
Mentally Healthy Workplaces Asia PodcastCulture in the Kitchen – with Christopher KongSign up for FlourishDx for free https://www.flourishdx.com/en/signup
2022-06-1540 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastWhen positive psychology is not enough - With Dr Suzy GreenIn this episode we chat with Dr Suzy Green, Founder and CEO at The Positivity Institute. She describes the role of a coaching psychologist and gives us an overview of the field of positive psychology. We discuss how positive psychology is typically applied in workplaces, and explore the contributions that positive psychology approaches can offer within a psychological health and safety strategy.
https://thepositivityinstitute.com.au/
Get FlourishDx Basic free: https://flourishdx.com/en/get-started2022-04-251h 05Mentally Healthy Workplaces Asia PodcastPeople, Prevention, Productivity and more – with Gasper Tanhttps://www.sos.org.sg/Sign up for FlourishDx for free https://www.flourishdx.com/en/signup
2022-04-2034 minMentally Healthy Workplaces Asia PodcastIntegrated views on workplace mental health, physical health and benefits – with Cassandra Lohhttps://www.mercer.com.sg/our-thinking/navigating-employees-mental-health.html Sign up for FlourishDx for free https://www.flourishdx.com/en/signup
2022-04-0643 minMentally Healthy Workplaces Asia PodcastIntroduction to ISO 45003, psychological health and safety – with Joelle Mitchellhttps://www.45003.org/courses/iso-45003-foundations-course https://www.45003.org/courses/securing-top-management-support-for-psychological-health-and-safetySign up for FlourishDx for free https://www.flourishdx.com/en/signup
2022-03-2335 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastEXPERT SERIES: New Psych Health Regulations and Risk Assessment MethodologyIn this episode we introduce our new EXPERT SERIES concept, in which Jason and Joelle discuss the changing face of health and safety legislation and how common practice approaches to psychosocial risk assessment don't measure up.
https://www.45003.org/
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https://engage.vic.gov.au/proposed-psychological-health-regulations
https://www.iso.org/obp/ui/#iso:std:iso:45003:ed-1:v1:en2022-03-2159 minMentally Healthy Workplaces Asia PodcastImportance of a mentally healthy workplace for non-profits - with Michael Cheahhttps://www.psychhealthandsafetycanada.com/episodes/there-is-no-one-magic-bulletSign up for FlourishDx for free https://www.flourishdx.com/en/signup
2022-03-0941 minMentally Healthy Workplaces Asia PodcastAn insight into mental health and workplace mental health in Vietnam – with Brad Reedhttps://www.repurpose-you.com/Sign up for FlourishDx for free https://www.flourishdx.com/en/signup
2022-02-2338 minMentally Healthy Workplaces Asia PodcastMoving beyond programs for effective and sustainable change – with Krystal Tanghttps://www.mercer.com.sg/our-thinking/navigating-employees-mental-health.html Sign up for FlourishDx for free https://www.flourishdx.com/en/signup
2022-02-1645 minMentally Healthy Workplaces Asia PodcastMindset shifts to create transformational change - with Joseph Seehttps://agape-cp.com/https://agape-cp.com/2021/05/07/agape-stories-nur/Sign up for FlourishDx for free https://www.flourishdx.com/en/signup
2022-02-0934 minMentally Healthy Workplaces Asia PodcastA whole person approach, not just an ‘employee’ with Sha-En Yeohttps://happinessscientists.com/Sign up for FlourishDx for free https://www.flourishdx.com/en/signup
2022-02-0228 minMentally Healthy Workplaces Asia PodcastSetting healthy workplace cultures - With Jay Nghttps://www.weshine.com/Sign up for FlourishDx for free https://www.flourishdx.com/en/signup
2022-01-2638 minMentally Healthy Workplaces Asia PodcastReframing leadership, teams and motivations - With Adrian Chanhttps://adriansays.com/motivation/https://www.verywellmind.com/languishing-is-the-mood-of-2021-5180999https://www.weshine.com/Sign up for FlourishDx for free https://www.flourishdx.com/en/signup
2022-01-1945 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastThe Psychological Health and Safety of Work - with Dr David ProvanIn this episode we chat with Dr David Provan, Founder and Managing Director of Forge Works and Safety Futures, and co-host of the Safety of Work Podcast. We discuss the current level of knowledge about psych health and safety within the safety profession, and the willingness of safety practitioners to learn. David shares his views on the role of the OHS function within psych health and safety, and describes the benefits an organisation is likely to reap when their OHS function includes psych health and safety capabilities.
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Psych Health and Safety PodcastCHRISTMAS REPLAY: Episode #55 - with Professor Tony LaMontagneGet FlourishDx Basic on a forever free account: www.flourishdx.com/signupLaMontagne AD, Martin A, Page KM, Reavley NJ, Noblet AJ, Milner AJ, Keegel T, Smith PM (2014): Workplace mental health: developing an integrated intervention approach. BMC Psychiatry. 2014 May 9;14:131. Available open access: https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1471-244X-14-131.LaMontagne AD, Shann C, Martin A (2018): Developing an integrated approach to workplace mental health: A hypothetical conversation with a Small Business Owner. Ann Work Expo Health; 62(suppl_1):S93-S100. doi: 10.1093/annweh/wxy039.Martin AJ & LaMontagne AD (2018): Applying an integrated approach to workplace mental...2022-01-131h 35
Psych Health and Safety PodcastCHRISTMAS REPLAY: Episode #51 - with Dr Jacqui WilmshurstGet FlourishDx Basic on a forever free account: www.flourishdx.com/signupwww.safetyinmind.org
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Psych Health and Safety PodcastCHRISTMAS REPLAY: Episode #34 - with Lucinda BrogdenGet FlourishDx Basic on a forever free account: www.flourishdx.com/signuphttps://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/Mental-health-Reform/National-Workplace-Initiativehttps://www.comcare.gov.au/collaborativepartnershiphttps://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/mental-health-reform/national-workplace-initiative/mentally-healthy-workplaces-during-covid-19https://superfriend.com.au/resources/itw/
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Psych Health and Safety PodcastCHRISTMAS REPLAY: Episode #25 - with Professor Tim MarshGet FlourishDx Basic on a forever free account: www.flourishdx.com/signuphttps://www.shponline.co.uk/culture-and-behaviours/why-james-reason-was-looking-in-the-wrong-direction-and-mental-health-first-aiders-are-only-a-part-of-the-answer/https://www.shponline.co.uk/slips-trips-and-falls/behavioural-safety-and-blue-pies-trip-hazards/
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Psych Health and Safety PodcastCHRISTMAS REPLAY: Episode #22 - with Clive LloydGet FlourishDx Basic on a forever free account: www.flourishdx.com/signup
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Psych Health and Safety PodcastCHRISTMAS REPLAY: Episode #13 - with Bob StenhouseGet FlourishDx Basic on a forever free account: www.flourishdx.com/signup
2021-12-2746 minMentally Healthy Workplaces Asia PodcastCreating mentally healthy workplaces for factory workers - with Marianne Hugheshttps://www.knoglobal.com/Get FlourishDx Basic for free: www.flourishdx.com/signup
2021-12-0137 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastMentally Healthy Workplaces Asia Crossover Episode #2 - with Joelle MitchellIn this episode, psychologist Joelle Mitchell, Global Head of Psychological Health and Safety at FlourishDx features as a guest on the Mentally Healthy Workplaces Asia podcast with host Wen Li Lim.
Joelle shares some practical tips in navigating workplace mental health including the use of Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) and mental health first aid training. Tools are very helpful, however when used incorrectly and not in the context it was created for, further harm may be perpetuated.
Joelle also provides some handles for managers when having mental health discussions with team members, including return to work conversations. Other topics explored...2021-11-2938 minMentally Healthy Workplaces Asia PodcastOnboarding and setting boundaries in virtual workplaces - with Rachel Keehttps://crownncompany.com/Get FlourishDx Basic for free: www.flourishdx.com/signup
2021-11-2442 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastGetting strategic on workplace mental health - with Renee ClarkeAIHS Improving Integrated Approaches to Workplace Mental Health Conference (December 1-2, 2021): https://the-hatchery.co/event/aihs/Free Live Panel Event: Improving mental health in the construction industry by improving 'work' (November 30, 2021): https://www.linkedin.com/events/improvingworkplacementalhealthi6854612964679544832/https://www.mentalhealthatwork.org.uk/toolkit/thriving-at-work-everything-you-need-to-get-started/https://www.workwellhub.com/Get FlourishDx Basic for free: www.flourishdx.com/signup
2021-11-2258 minMentally Healthy Workplaces Asia PodcastTransparency, values and culture alignment in recruitment - with Andrew Tanhttps://sg.wantedly.com/https://www.lit.sg/mentalwell-beingGet FlourishDx Basic for free: www.flourishdx.com/signup
2021-11-1735 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastPromoting readiness for psych health and safety - with Dr Kevin TeohIn this episode we chat with Dr. Kevin Teoh, Occupational Health Psychologist and the Programme Director of the MSc Organizational Psychology at Birkbeck, University of London. Kevin shares a broad range of research findings relating to psychological health and safety, and discusses the approaches he finds most effective in generating trust and collaboration when coming into an organisation as an outsider. He explores the role of job supports in moderating the harmful effects of high job demands, and shares strategies that can be implemented at a team or local level to effect positive change in mental health outcomes. Finally, he...2021-11-151h 12Mentally Healthy Workplaces Asia PodcastSupportive Leadership for Employee Mental Health - with Joelle MitchellGet FlourishDx Basic for free: www.flourishdx.com/signuphttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/275441641_Exploring_the_Nature_of_Power_Distance
2021-11-1038 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastMaking Integrated Approaches Practical - with Dr Kathryn PageIn this episode we chat with Dr Kathryn Page, Honorary Fellow at Deakin University. Kathryn shares with us her diverse research into workplace mental health, and the current work she is doing in the area of leadership and wellbeing. We discuss the role of leaders in building psychological health and safety, some of the barriers leaders need to overcome, and what leaders can do to drive sustainable change in psychological health and safety. Katherine then provides us with two roadmaps to psychological health and safety - the "right" one, and the pragmatic one.
Get FlourishDx free: www.flourishdx.com2021-11-081h 01Mentally Healthy Workplaces Asia PodcastPsychological fitness for the workplace - with Christine YeungBeyond Story: http://www.beyondstory.com.au/Get FlourishDx Basic for free: www.flourishdx.com/signup
2021-11-0344 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Keynote for AIHS - with Jason van SchieThis is a recording of a keynote delivered by Jason van Schie for AIHS. The talk focused on what a systemic approach to workplace mental health looks like and demonstrate how their risk management skills can be applied to the management of psychosocial hazards.
Specifically the session was designed with the following learning objectives:
- Understand what a psychologically healthy and safe workplace is
- Learn the current state of psychological injuries versus physical injuries
- Find out about the rapidly evolving legislative and local/international standards landscape in relation to workplace mental health
- Understand what a psychosocial hazard...2021-11-0349 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastBurnout as an Occupational Phenomenon - with Dr Georgi TomaIn this episode we chat with Dr Georgi Toma, Founder and CEO of Heart and Brain Works Ltd. Georgi gives us a comprehensive summary of the current literature on burnout, discussing differences in definitions and measures, and providing advice on what to look for in an assessment tool. She frames burnout as an organisational phenomenon, shares some of the reasons why people remain in an organisation that is causing them burnout, and offers advice for organisations in how to prevent and respond to burnout in employees.
Get FlourishDx free: www.flourishdx.com2021-11-0159 minMentally Healthy Workplaces Asia PodcastData and motivation for a thriving workplace - with Annie LuuFingerprint for Success: https://www.fingerprintforsuccess.com/Get FlourishDx free: www.flourishdx.com
2021-10-271h 02Psych Health and Safety PodcastBONUS EPISODE: The workplace mental health maturity continuumIn this bonus episode of the psych health and safety podcast, Jason, Joelle and Alicia discuss the 'workplace mental health maturity continuum' and how the FlourishDx product helps companies along the journey to create psychologically healthy and safe workpalces.
Workplace mental health maturity continuum: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xP2aAfu16HTXwIEAVC5uCAxe2cgnIk_C/view?usp=sharing
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'Mature' workplaces are described as those that have more of an emphasis on shared responsibility (rather than solely individual responsibility), focus more on work design and risk (as opposed to individuals and...2021-10-271h 20Psych Health and Safety PodcastImplementing & Integrating Psych H&S: A Case Study - With Chanel NesciIn this episode we chat with Chanel Nesci, Head of Psychological Health and Safety and Wellbeing at Bupa. Chanel shares how she and her team have approached implementation of psychological health and safety at Bupa. We chat about the different functions within her team and how they interact with the rest of the organisation, how the team came to be established, how they have built credibility and trust throughout the organisation, and where they are currently in the process of integrating psychological health and safety into Bupa's existing management systems.
Get FlourishDx free: www.flourishdx.com2021-10-2547 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastMentally Healthy Workplaces Asia Crossover Episode - with Wen Li LimRegular co-host Jason van Schie appears as a guest on the inaugural episode of the Mentally Healthy Workplaces Asia podcast hosted by FlourishDx Chief Impact Officer Wen Li Lim of Singapore.
They discuss the term mental health and how it is often stigmatised. Jason introduces Wen to the mental health continuum and the integrated model of workplace mental health. They discuss some of the differences between Asia and Australia in how workplace mental health is understood and addressed.
The discuss why employers should be interested in employee mental health, including data on the severity of the issue of poorly managed...2021-10-111h 08Mentally Healthy Workplaces Asia PodcastAn Introduction to workplace mental health - with Jason van SchieISO 45003:2021: https://www.iso.org/standard/64283.htmlISO 45003 Academy: https://www.45003.orgFree Workplace Mental Health Audit: https://www.mentalhealthaudit.comPsych Health and Safety Podcast: https://www.psychhealthandsafety.comFlourishDx: https://www.flourishdx.com
2021-10-091h 08Mentally Healthy Workplaces Asia PodcastIntroducing the Mentally Healthy Workplaces Asia PodcastFollow the Mentally Healthy Workplaces Asia podcast on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mentally-healthy-workplaces-asia/?viewAsMember=trueJoin the FlourishDx community at www.flourishdx.com
2021-10-0101 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastSpecial Episode! Crossover with UK PH&S Podcast and Kate Field on ISO 45003:2021In this episode, Jason Van Schie fills in for Peter Kelly and co-hosts with Shiela Lord on the UK Psych Health and Safety Podcast. Sheila and Jason speak with special guest Kate Field, Global Head Health, Safety and Wellbeing at British Standards Institution.
Kate speaks initially about the standard ISO 45001 and then she explains why it was necessary to write the new ISO 45003 as a supporting standard and how it was developed. She then speaks about the benefits of the new standard and how it helps organizations to put in place psychological health and safety at work.
In conclusion, Kate...2021-08-2744 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastPsych Health and Safety Live! What can we learn from healthcare?In the 24 August edition of Psych Health and Safety Live! Alica and Jason delve deeper into Monday's podcast (episode 48) with Dr Jan Smith and the discussion on psych health and safety in healthcare.2021-08-2534 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastPsych Health and Safety in Healthcare - with Dr Jan SmithIn this episode we chat with Dr Jan Smith, Director of Healthy You. We discuss the current state of psychological health and safety in healthcare, the variability in current approaches to management, and some of the very basic control measures that healthcare organisations can implement to improve the psychological health and safety of their employees. We discuss the role of leaders in driving psychological health and safety in healthcare. Jan shares her views on the impact that COVID-19 has had on the psychological health and safety of healthcare professionals, and offers suggestions for healthcare employers to help employees recover and...2021-08-2251 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastPsych Health and Safety Live! Achieving Parity for PH&SIn this episode, Jason and Joelle further unpack the two call for action from the Business in the Community report: What if your job was good for you? These two calls to action include:
- Achieve parity between the management of physical health and safety and mental health and safety with an open and accountable culture
- Enable employees to create their own ‘good jobs’ supported by managers and aligned with organisational practices and policies
Joelle and Jason debate why psych health and safety has lagged behind physical health and safety, what have been some of the potential barriers of wide...2021-08-1859 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastWhat if your job was good for you? - with Louise AstonIn this episode we chat with Louise Aston, Wellbeing Campaign Director at Business in the Community (BITC). Louise is a co-author of the BITC paper "What if your job was good for you?" and takes us through the important elements of the report during this episode. We chat about the statistics cited in the report and the practical implications of these. Louise describes the BITC Workwell model, and in particular what the "better work" element of the model looks like in practice making reference to a case study from the report. Finally, we discuss the two calls to action for...2021-08-151h 00Psych Health and Safety PodcastPsych Health and Safety Live! Psychosocial Risk Assessment UnpackedIn this episode Jason and Alicia further unpack what a psychosocial risk assessment is (and isn't). A friend of the regular podcast make a surprise guest appearance (and the discussion goes off track predictably for a bit!).
Jason discusses deficincies of popular approaches to psychosocial risk assessment and Alicia discusses necessary steps to consider before rushing into an assessment.
Jason and Alicia answer listener questions about obtaining top management buy in to a risk assessment process and also how line managers can have psychosocial risk discussions with their employees during remote working arrangements.
FlourishDx's free psychsocial risk assessment online training...2021-08-111h 09Psych Health and Safety PodcastLive Panel Event - Psychosocial Risk Assessment: Current and Future PracticeWith psychosocial risk assessment being a key component of ISO 45003 (as well as a WHS legal obligation in many countries), why is it not more common place? This episode will replay the free live panel where guests Angela Martin (UTAS/Pracademia), Adam Nebbs (UTAS) and hosts Joelle Mitchell and Jason van Schie discussed current practice for psychosocial risk assessment, it's value and limitations, and point towards where practice has to go for it to be effective in understanding psychological injury risk.
Vic Health: Estimating the economic benefits of eliminating job strain as a risk factor for depression
UTAS: An integrated...2021-08-081h 34Psych Health and Safety PodcastPsych health and safety in the Middle East - with Tina BalachandranIn this episode we chat with Tina Balachandran, Founder and Chief Consulting Psychologist at Flourishing Minds. Tina gives us some insights into the state of psychological health and safety in Qatar, and describes improvement initiatives currently underway via the National Mental Health Framework. She discusses the implications of the high proportion of expatriates in the workforce and the unique psychosocial hazards experienced by this group of workers, and shares some examples of organisations who have taken proactive steps to support the mental health of expatriate workers in Qatar.
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https://www.moph.gov.qa/english/strategies/Supporting-Strategies-and-Frameworks...2021-08-021h 02Psych Health and Safety PodcastPsych Health and Safety in Offshore Petroleum - with Derrick O'KeeffeIn this episode we chat with Derrick O'Keeffe, Head of Division - Safety & Integrity at NOPSEMA. Derrick gives us an overview of the Australian offshore petroleum legislation and shares some planned amendments to the Act to provide greater protections for the psychological health and safety of offshore workers. He discusses the approach that NOPSEMA takes in relation to psychological health and safety, and shares an example of enforcement action taken against an offshore employer. He discusses recent trends in the offshore petroleum industry and their contribution to the mental health of the offshore workforce, and shares his views on the...2021-07-2648 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastThe role of line managers - with Alicia PapasIn this very special episode, we introduce listeners to Alicia Papas, clinical psychologist, PH&S industry expert, and newest addition to the FlourishDx team!
Alicia shares her experiences in implementing a psychological health and safety management system at a large university, discusses the important role that line managers play in creating a psychologically healthy and safe workplace, and provides some advice on how to achieve support from top management for a psychological health and safety program.
We discuss some of the key projects Alicia will be working on in her new role as Head of Customer Success, and announce a...2021-07-191h 06Psych Health and Safety PodcastEmergency preparedness and return to work - with Anna FeringaIn this episode we chat with Anna Feringa, workplace mental health consultant and Director at Anna Feringa Consulting. We discuss why psychological health and safety should be addressed in emergency preparedness and return to work systems. Anna shares her experiences in helping organisations incorporate considerations of psychosocial factors into their emergency preparedness and response plans, and their rehabilitation and return to work processes, and describes some of the outcomes for employees when psychosocial factors are not taken into account in these systems.
https://annaferinga.com.au/2021-07-1254 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastPsychological Health and Safety in the Legal Industry - with Desi VlahosIn this episode we chat with Desi Vlahos, Mentor and Lawyer at Leo Cussen Centre for Law, and Wellbeing Taskforce Member for the International Bar Association. Desi shares with us how she became interested in becoming an advocate for lawyer mental health, and describes some of the work she is doing with the International Bar Association Wellbeing Taskforce. She discusses the psychosocial hazards affecting lawyers, the potential consequences of those hazards, and speaks to the rates of burnout and attrition among early career lawyers. Desi shares her views about the causes of these hazards, and suggests a way forward for...2021-07-051h 11Psych Health and Safety PodcastLive Panel Event - ISO 45003: International views on the new standard for psych health and safetyIn this live panel with co-host Jason van Schie and guests Peter Kelly and Mary Ann Baynton, Peter and Mary Ann share the history of the development of the UK and Canadian standards, and we chat about ISO 45003, the new standard for workplace psychological health and safety.
A read-only version of the standard is available for free here: https://www.iso.org/obp/ui/#iso:std:iso:45003:ed-1:v1:en
AIHS position paper: https://www.aihs.org.au/sites/default/files/PS%20AIHS%20Psychological%20Heath%20and%20Safety%20at%20Work.pdf
https://www.45003.org/2021-06-281h 34Psych Health and Safety PodcastThe Role of Occupational Health Nurses in Psych Health and Safety - with Carolyn HaybittleIn this episode we chat with Carolyn Haybittle, Occupational Health Nurse and Principal Health Advisor at Newcrest Mining. Carolyn gives us an overview of what an Occupational Health Nurse does and their contribution to workplace psychological health and safety. She shares her views on the main psychosocial hazards experienced by mine workers, and discusses the broad range of control measures that Newcrest has in place to mitigate those hazards across the employment lifespan.2021-06-2159 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastSafeguarding Mental Health First Aiders - with Emily PearsonIn this episode we chat with Emily Pearson, Managing Director and Founder of Our Minds Work. Emily shares with us the typical approach taken by organisations to implement Mental Health First Aid, and highlights some of the hazards that this approach can create. She discusses the risks that Mental Health First Aiders can be exposed to, and shares with us her recommended approach to mitigate these risks. She describes a scaffolding of safe implementation, infrastructure, recruitment, monitoring and review necessary to safeguard Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace.
https://www.ourmindswork.com/2021-06-1448 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastUK Psych Health and Safety Podcast Crossover Episode v2 - with Sheila Lord and Peter KellyIn this crossover episode with the UK Psych Health and Safety Podcast, co-host Joelle Mitchell chats with Peter Kelly and Sheila Lord about ISO 45003, the pitfalls of individual coping focused psych health and safety strategies, the importance of upskilling leaders to be able to respond to psych health and safety concerns with empathy and compassion, and ensuring that there are appropriate organisational systems and mechanisms in place to support leaders in doing so.2021-06-0945 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastPerspectives from the National Mental Health Commissioner - with Lucinda BrogdenIn this episode we chat with Lucinda Brogden, Chair and Commissioner of the Australian National Mental Health Commission. We discuss the current state of workplace psychological health and safety in Australia, and Lucy shares her observations on the individual wellness-based approaches compared to systems level interventions. Lucy describes what the National Mental Health Commission is currently working on, and shares what we can expect to see from the Commission within the next few months. She discusses the recent agreement by Australian WHS Ministers to make Regulations dealing with psychological health, and the implications of that agreement.
https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov...2021-06-0752 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastAn IOSH guide to Psych Health and Safety - with Louise HoskingIn this episode we chat with Louise Hosking, IOSH President-Elect. Louise gives us an overview of IOSH and the work it has been doing in the area of psychological health and safety. She shares her views on the role of the OHS Generalist in psych health and safety, and the skills and knowledge that Generalists can use in this field. She discusses 'Work 2022' and shares her views on why health and safety is a necessary part of Human Capital.
https://iosh.com/resources-and-research/resources/workplace-wellbeing-white-paper/
https://iosh.com/more/iosh-means-business/healthy-profit/#:~:text=The%20healthy%20profit%20is%20a,to%20social%20...2021-05-3156 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastLive Panel Event: Psych health and safety - Is it time for a new approach to risk management?In this powerhouse first live panel event for the podcast, hear from leading experts on the application of risk management approaches to the prevention of psychological injuries at work.
Psychological health and safety is getting a lot of air time at the moment - but the information currently available on how to manage psychosocial risk at work can be confusing, and might even seem contradictory.
In this session, our panel of leaders in this field will break it down to the basic elements of risk management to help you understand:
- the steps you can take right now to start...2021-05-251h 31Psych Health and Safety PodcastUK Psych Health and Safety Podcast Crossover Episode - with Sheila Lord and Peter KellyIn this crossover episode co-host Jason van Schie makes a guest appearance on the UK Psych Health and Safety Podcast with Sheila Lord and Peter Kelly. Jason describes the primary, secondary, and tertiary approaches to psych health and safety, and argues that secondary approaches have been largely missing in organisations. He discusses how an organisation can approach psych health and safety when the job is inherently psychologically hazardous. He responds to critics who claim that most psychosocial hazards are outside of the control of organisations, and describes why the popular approaches to psych health and safety don't work. He then...2021-05-1951 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastA Smart Approach to the Prevention of Bullying and Harassment - with Karen MaherIn this episode we chat with Karen Maher, Founder of SmartCulture. Karen describes for us the current state of workplace bullying in Australia, and the consequences for victims, bystanders, people accused of bullying, and the organisations in which bullying occurs. She discusses the impact of the pandemic on bullying behaviours, and shares why she coined the term "pandemic bullying". She shares some practical examples of risk management approaches to bullying prevention, and provides strategies for people witnessing bullying on how to be an "active bystander".
https://smartculture.com.au/2021-05-1756 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastIt’s Not About the Fall - with Jason Anker MBEIn this episode we chat with Jason Anker MBE, Chairman & Director of Anker & Marsh. In a very different episode, Jason shares with us his story of how a workplace accident changed his life. This isn't your typical safety story though. Jason explores what had happened in his life in the 12 months prior to the workplace accident, how his psychological state had been affected over that period, and the influence of his psychological state on his decision-making that day. If you're sceptical about the link between safety outcomes and psychological health, check out what Jason has to say.
https://ankerandmarsh.co...2021-05-101h 11Psych Health and Safety PodcastLeading Psych Health and Safety in New Zealand - with Dr Hillary BennettIn this episode we chat with Dr Hillary Bennett, Director of Leading Safety and the Resiliency Centre. Hillary discusses the state of workplace mental health and the maturity of current approaches to psychological health and safety in New Zealand. She shares a framework to help businesses implement strategies to prevent harm as well as to facilitate early identification and recovery should harm occur, and describes the processes she finds effective in conducting a psychosocial risk assessment.2021-05-031h 04Psych Health and Safety PodcastPsych Health and Safety in Aviation - with Paul Cullen and Dr Joan CahillIn this episode we chat with Captain Paul Cullen and Dr Joan Cahill from the University of Dublin. Paul and Joan have been researching psych health and safety in the aviation industry, and they share their methods and findings with us. They discuss the main sources of work-related stress for aviation workers, pre-COVID, and describe how work-related stress can affect flight safety. They then discuss the impact of the pandemic on aviation workers, identifying that some demographics of workers have been affected more significantly than others. They discuss what the aviation industry is currently doing to address psych health and...2021-04-261h 23Psych Health and Safety PodcastSafeWork SA on Regulating Psych Health and Safety - with Jo Hatchard and Jason MavrikisIn this episode we chat with Jason Mavrikis and Jo Hatchard from SafeWork South Australia (SWSA). They tell us about the Education team in SWSA, the support it provides to businesses, and how the team works with the Inspection team to help dutyholders meet their obligations. They clarify the role of SWSA in regulating psychological health and safety, and provide a summary of what the regulator can and cannot do when they receive a psych health and safety complaint. They describe what is involved in prosecution, and share a case study of the first successful prosecution under WHS law of...2021-04-1953 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastBBS Differently - with Professor Tim MarshIn this episode we chat with Professor Tim Marsh, Chartered Psychologist and Chartered Fellow of IOSH, Managing Director of Anker & Marsh and Honorary Professor at the University of Plymouth. We chat about one of Tim's books, 'A Definitive Guide to Behavioural Safety'. Tim gives us his views on the relationship between behavioural safety and psych health and safety, and talks about the ways in which psych health and safety contributes to a range of organisational outcomes including safety, quality, reputation, and profitability.
https://www.shponline.co.uk/culture-and-behaviours/why-james-reason-was-looking-in-the-wrong-direction-and-mental-health-first-aiders-are-only-a-part-of-the-answer/
https://www.shponline.co.uk/slips-trips-and-falls/behavioural-safety-and-blue-pies-trip-hazards/2021-04-141h 02Psych Health and Safety PodcastA WHS Position on Psych Health at Work - with Dr Kirsten WayIn this episode we chat with Dr Kirsten Way, Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland, author of the OHS Body of Knowledge chapter on Psychosocial Hazards, and contributor to the Australian Institute of Health & Safety Position Paper on Psychological Health and Safety at Work. Kirsten gives us a comprehensive overview of the AIHS position paper, the drivers for its development, and the goals that the paper hopes to achieve. She then discusses the relationship between the position paper and the BOK chapter. She describes the competencies that OHS generalists should develop in relation to psych health and safety, and...2021-04-1146 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastMilitary Psychological Health and Safety - with Niclas WisenIn this episode we chat with Niclas Wisen, a military psychologist from Sweden. Niclas discusses the psychosocial hazards that members of the military experience, and describes some of the approaches adopted within the Swedish military to manage psychosocial risk. Some of the strategies described include adopting de-stigmatising language, alignment with physical health terminology, and equipping personnel with the skills to cope with the unique situations experienced during deployment.2021-04-071h 11Psych Health and Safety PodcastCare and Trust (in Psych Health and Safety) - with Clive LloydIn this episode we chat with Clive Lloyd, Psychologist, Principal Consultant at GYST Consulting, and author of "Next Generation Safety Leadership: From Compliance to Care". Clive talks about the impact of fear and trust in the workplace, and describes the undermining effect that active mistrust can have on any improvement initiatives. He describes the research supporting the idea that leader benevolence (i.e. care) makes a significant contribution to psych health and safety outcomes, and suggests a range of practical strategies that leaders can apply to start to build trust and demonstrate care to their workforce.2021-03-281h 01Psych Health and Safety PodcastGuarding Minds in Canada and Beyond - with Dr Joti SamraIn this episode we chat with Dr Joti Samra, CEO and Founder of My Workplace Health, and founding member of the CSA Technical Committee that developed the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace. Dr Joti shares with us her recollections of developing the Guarding Minds at Work framework and the Canadian National Standard. She provides us with a great example of how much work is actually involved in developing an evidence-based framework, and shares her views on why our use of language is so important in talking about psychological health and safety rather than...2021-03-2443 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastPsych Health and Safety for Small Business - With Angela MartinIn this episode, we chat with Angela Martin, Founder and Principal Consultant of Pracademia, and current Professorial Research Fellow at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research at the University of Tasmania. Angela gives us a comprehensive insight into the challenges small and micro businesses face in implementing psych health and safety strategies and describes some of the significant psychosocial hazards to which small business owners are exposed. Angela then points us to some excellent, free resources available to assist small businesses meet their psych health and safety obligations for their employees, as well as resources designed to support small business...2021-03-2149 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastSegurança Diferente Podcast Crossover Episode - with Hugo RibeiroIn this crossover episode with Hugo Ribeiro's Segurança Diferente, co-host Joelle Mitchell discusses how OHS practitioners can use their existing skill sets to address psychosocial risk at work, talks about how to reduce the psych hazards associated with working from home during the pandemic, describes some of the psychosocial hazards and controls that might not typically be associated with mental health, and provides some suggestions on how OHS practitioners can better understand work-as-done.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0nThwKDYYwHRmhq36NPbig2021-03-1744 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastConsultation and Collaboration - with Jake FieldIn this episode we chat with Jake Field, Chief of Staff for the Maritime Union of Australia. Jake gives us some information about what the MUA does for its members - the things that might not make the cover of the newspaper - and shares his views about the increasing collaborative role of unions in psych health and safety. Jake shares examples of successful consultation and collaboration within organisations, and at a strategic level between government, unions, industry bodies, and regulators.2021-03-141h 03Psych Health and Safety PodcastAdvocating for Industry - with Jennifer LowIn this episode we chat with Jennifer Low, Director of Health and Safety and Workers Compensation Policy at the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Jen gives us an overview of the different projects ACCI has been involved with in the psych health and safety space, and discusses some of the challenges small businesses have in adopting standards and codes of practice. Jen has also been involved in the Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance, development of new units of competence for the VET sector, and Safe Work Australia's national Return to Work Strategy. She gives us an overview of those projects...2021-03-101h 04Psych Health and Safety PodcastSafety on Tap Crossover Episode - with Andrew BarrettIn this crossover episode, Jason van Schie makes a guest appearance on Safety on Tap with Andrew Barrett. Jason talks about the distinction between psychological safety and psychological health and safety (did you know they are two completely different concepts?); summarises the differences between Clinical and Organisational psychologists and the roles that both areas of practice play in psychological health and safety; explores the role of the employer in helping employees return to a state of positive mental health; and provides his thoughts on good starting points for organisations who want to improve their approach to psych health and safety.2021-03-0738 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastPsych Health and Safety for Multinationals - with Daniela MastersIn this episode we chat with Daniela Masters, Head of Global Health and Wellbeing Programs at Generali Employee Benefits. Daniela brings a unique perspective having insight into a number of multinational organisations, and describes some of the challenges in achieving collaboration between HR and OSH functions within multinational organisations given their size and structural complexity. We discuss the shared responsibility model for employee mental health, and Daniela describes the issue of self-stigma, where individuals are supportive of others seeking mental health help but feel unable or unwilling to do so themselves. We then talk about mental health indicators, and Daniela...2021-03-0454 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastThe Perils of Impression Management - with Dr Richard ClaydonIn this episode we chat with Dr Richard Claydon, Chief Cognitive Officer at EQ Lab. Richard introduces the concept of impression management as a workplace psychosocial hazard. Richard describes how the increasing complexity of work combined with more regular work from home creates a constant drive for impression management, which can lead to burn out, depression, anxiety, and a range of other adverse health outcomes. Richard then goes on to describe different strategies and approaches that organisations and individuals can implement to reduce the drivers for impression management, improve productivity, and develop leaders who are effective rather than leaders who...2021-03-0259 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastA Hitman's Guide to Workplace Investigations - with Bob StenhouseIn this episode we chat with Bob Stenhouse, Principal Director of Veritas Solutions. Bob shares his experiences of being an undercover operative with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, including posing as a contracted hitman, and what it was like to be a whistleblower before there were legal protections in place. We then talk about how best to conduct an investigation into workplace psychosocial hazards. Bob emphasises the need for a trauma-informed approach to such investigations, in particular for claims of assault, harassment, and bullying.2021-02-2844 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastMelius Performance Podcast Crossover - with Dr Ian DunicanIn this crossover episode with the Melius Performance Podcast, co-host Jason van Schie chats with Dr Ian Dunican about a broad range of workplace mental health matters. Jason speaks to concerns from the perspective of the employer and the employee, describes the shared responsibility model for workplace mental health, debunks misconceptions, and challenges misapplication of some of the more popular wellbeing approaches.2021-02-2548 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastA Regulator's Guide to Psych Health and Safety - with Ian FirthIn this episode we chat with Ian Firth, State Inspector with SafeWork NSW and key contributor to the development of the NSW Draft Code of Practice for Psychological Health at Work.
Ian takes us through the state of psychological health and safety in NSW, drawing from workers compensation statistics and workplace benchmarking data. Ian then speaks to the NSW Mentally Healthy Workplaces strategy, and gives us a progress update on the Draft Code of Practice, themes coming out of the public consultation process, and what we can expect to see next.
https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/draft-code-managing-psychological-health
https://www...2021-02-2354 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastThe Canadian Evolution - with Mary Ann BayntonIn this episode we chat with Mary Ann Baynton, the "godmother of psychological health and safety", and Director for Strategy and Collaboration at Workplace Strategies for Mental Health.
She shares with us the story of the inception of the Canadian National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety - it all starts in a bar... In addition to the National Standard, Mary Ann has contributed to the development of a wealth of resources to help organisations better manage psychological health and safety - and they're free! We also talk about the role of leadership in creating psychologically healthy and safe workplaces...2021-02-2145 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastPsych Health and Safety in FIFO - with Sandra LamIn this episode we chat with Sandra Lam, Organisational Psychologist and Founder and Managing Director of FIFO Focus, helping Fly in Fly out (FIFO) workers to maintain good mental health and employers to design their organisation and work to enable psychological wellbeing.
Sandra shares her observations of how psychological health and safety is managed in the FIFO world, what employers could do differently, and the changes she has seen in Western Australia following the Parliamentary Inquiry into FIFO mental health and subsequent publication of the DMIRS Code of Practice.
She also has some great advice for early-career Organisational Psychologists, and...2021-02-1834 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastA Systemic Approach to Vicarious Trauma - with Diya DeyIn this episode we chat with Diya Dey, the second Organisational Psychologist to feature this week. Diya has a wealth of experience working with State Government in the field of health, safety and wellbeing.
In this episode, Diya explains what vicarious trauma is, how it develops, which professions are more at risk, and the different career stages where vicarious trauma risk tends to increase. Diya then takes us through what a systems-based approach to vicarious trauma risk management looks like, acknowledging the shared responsibility model where both the employer and the employee each contributes to risk reduction. She shares some...2021-02-1649 minPsych Health and Safety PodcastThe Role of Organisational Psychologists - with Heather IkinResources:
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2021-02-041h 01Psych Health and Safety PodcastHow can HSE and HR Work Together? - with Wade NeedhamIn this episode we chat with and receive insights from highly experienced health and safety leader Wade Needham, currently working at General Manager, Environment, Health and Safety Australasia at Fresh Country Farms of Australia.
When it comes to workplace mental health, HSE and HR professionals often work in silos, but these two professions have highly complimentary skills when it comes to protecting employees against psychosocial hazards and crafting work experiences that promote mental wellbeing.
We discuss the need to not just focus on individual wellbeing, but also consider systemic interventions. Voluntary versus mandatory participation is debated. Leadership commitment is vital...2021-02-021h 10Psych Health and Safety PodcastWhat is Psychological Health and Safety? - with Mystery GuestIn this episode:1:00 Meet your co-hosts14:00 Why a psychologically healthy and safe workplace is different to a mentally healthy workplace17:30 The current approach to workplace mental health is backwards22:00 Why are EAPs used in place of psychological injury prevention?24:00 How fatigue risk management and psychological health and safety are very similar25:30 SNAPS versus PERMA for mental health promotion36:00 Why are physical injury rates going down but psychological injury rates trending up?42:30 Why it’s important to treat employees as humans not machines...2021-01-311h 13Psych Health and Safety PodcastTrailer - Psych Health and Safety PodcastSubscribe to the Psych Health and Safety podcast to keep up to date with the latest episodes.Follow FlourishDx on Linkedin for more content to increase your ability to have impact on psychological injury prevention and mental wellbeing promotion in your workplace.
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