North Sea workers aged between 35 and 64 are more likely to believe accessing mental health support will negatively impact their careers, a landmark report has revealed.
Mental health is a topic that is rising in prominence within the energy sector, however, with less than 4% of employees accessing the support offered by firms, experts asked if a change in tactic is needed.
Tackling negative connotations that may impact the mental health and morale of those entering the world of work.
Integrity HSE aims to promote a better understanding of how mental illness can impact energy workers as it teams up with a former newsreader.
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.
In May 2022, the Health & Safety Executive (“HSE”) published its 10-year strategy setting out its vision, core values, and strategic objectives until 2032.
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, the IADC North Sea Chapter and the Marine Safety Forum have launched a survey to gauge the offshore workforce’s mental and physical health.
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.
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.
“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
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?
An offshore safety specialist has added mental health support to its offering in recognition of the important role it plays in workplace health.
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.
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.
Fifty years ago, Offshore Europe first came to Aberdeen, and this month, the world renowned exhibition and conference marks its special 50th birthday.
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 leading energy organisations have given their backing to a charter aimed at improving the mental health of thousands of North Sea workers.
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.
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.
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.
It follows an IADC study which found 40% of offshore workers had experienced suicidal thoughts while on duty
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.
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.
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.