TV presenter and Integrity HSE aim to educate workers about mental illness
Integrity HSE aims to promote a better understanding of how mental illness can impact energy workers as it teams up with a former newsreader.
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Suicide and trauma: The disastrous health impact of the oil and gas slump in Aberdeen
Thousands of jobs were lost in the 2014-16 downturn, bringing misery and pain to those that worked in the north and north-east's key industry.
HSE: a shift in focus towards health and well-being in energy sector?
In May 2022, the Health & Safety Executive (“HSE”) published its 10-year strategy setting out its vision, core values, and strategic objectives until 2032.
Survey aims to help firms tackle challenge of supporting offshore workers’ mental health
The IADC's former North Sea Chapter's chairman championed the offshore energy industry's "first" mental health survey soon after his organisation rolled out questions to the workforce.
Step Change in Safety and IADC team up on offshore wellbeing survey
Step Change in Safety, the IADC North Sea Chapter and the Marine Safety Forum have launched a survey to gauge the offshore workforce’s mental and physical health.
Proserv gears up for 600-mile cycling challenge to raise £100,000 for charity
Aberdeen-headquartered controls technology company Proserv will begin a six-day charity cycle ride from Aberdeen to Great Yarmouth, 600 Miles for Minds, on 7 June.
Navigating the maze of career motherhood
As the daughter of a fiercely independent female entrepreneur, I was raised with the genuine belief that my dreams were within my reach, regardless of gender.
Exclusive: IADC to team up with RGU to survey North Sea mental health
“I think we’re definitely across the start line but we've still got a pretty good race to run,” IADC's North Sea boss says
Understanding Burnout: Its impact and prevention strategies
I know we hear it frequently in the media, in the workplace and even in conversations, but what actually is Burnout and why should we be concerned about it?
‘It’s not just the right thing to do, it’s something you have to address’
An offshore safety specialist has added mental health support to its offering in recognition of the important role it plays in workplace health.
Offshore mental health charter receives £10,000 as North Sea firms show support
The group behind the Mental Health and Well-being Charter has confirmed that 35 North Sea firms have backed the project as it calls for more industry support.
Offshore Europe attendees told not to forget about workers’ mental health
Those attending the landmark Offshore Europe conference in Aberdeen this week are being urged to keep the mental health of workers at the forefront of their minds.
The landscape of mental health is changing but there’s more to be done
Fifty years ago, Offshore Europe first came to Aberdeen, and this month, the world renowned exhibition and conference marks its special 50th birthday.
Medical expert notes uptick in focus on mental health in offshore energy, with stress an ‘acute’ issue
For the past two decades RMI has been working hand in hand with the offshore energy sector to help ensure it operates as safely as feasibly possible.
Five more firms throw support behind 10-point plan to improve mental health in energy industry
Five more leading energy organisations have given their backing to a charter aimed at improving the mental health of thousands of North Sea workers.
Mental health column: Struggles with working from home
Having worked in the hospitality industry for nearly 22 years now, one of the biggest things I have struggled with throughout the pandemic - and still on the odd occasion to this day - is working from home.
Balancing work as a first-time parent
Finding out that I was going to be a parent for the first time is one of my happiest memories, but when you take a step back to digest what this means and how it will change your life it can also be very daunting.
Mental Health in Energy: Answering the industry’s ‘rallying cry’
It's not every day, or any old occasion, that sees me happily bundle myself up the A90 to Aberdeen at 6 am on a cold, periodically snowy, morning in April.
New industry-led charter seeks to tackle mental health challenges for offshore workforce
It follows an IADC study which found 40% of offshore workers had experienced suicidal thoughts while on duty
The case for changing how we deal with mental health has been made. We now need to act on it
From my own experience, after my close friend Alan tragically died by suicide in 2021, I know a person’s mental health struggles can be both visible and invisible at the same time and how devastating the impact can be for them and for their loved ones.
A bad apple? Or, perhaps, just a bit bruised…
When we make up our mind on something or someone, we set our focus on our decision, and subconsciously, we seek validation for this opinion, therefore believing we are correct.
IADC calls for ‘top down change’ on mental health as 40% of offshore workers report suicidal thoughts while on duty
A new report prepared by North Sea drilling contractors calls for “lasting and meaningful” change to how the offshore industry deals with the mental health of its workforce.
Why your company’s first aid should include mental health support
How we talk about mental health has drastically changed in recent years.
Supporting the mental health of business owners through challenging times
80% of small business owners admit to suffering from poor mental health according to a recent study by Mental Health UK. Symptoms reported include poor focus, anxiety, sleep disruption, panic attacks and depression. Much information is available regarding supporting staff's mental health, but what about the bosses themselves?
Mental Health Column: Spend your time wisely, it’s a finite resource.
As we come to the end of another year, it seems 2022 has been one that has gone full speed, with so many people sharing it’s as if the year has been condensed.