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.
mental health
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.
The ‘Fit Like?’ campaign helping offshore workers cope with loneliness and isolation
Offshore workers often face long trips away from home missing family and friends.
Making mental health a priority
This month, millions of people around the world observed World Mental Health Day, supporting its 2022 theme of making mental health for all a global priority.
Building awareness for a brighter future
When the opportunity to write this piece came about, I jumped at the chance. Not only because I feel strongly about the importance of our mental health for our daily wellbeing, but because I’ve been delving deeper and deeper into this area personally over the last 10-12 years, trying to expand my knowledge and awareness about why I have behaved, reacted or felt the way I have to certain situations throughout my life. Exploring why I have felt the way I have has been an interesting ride – and it’s not been easy. Confronting yourself is always more difficult than confronting others and being someone who is an avid avoider of confrontation that is saying something!
International SOS – Combatting impostor syndrome
Do you ever doubt your skills, talents, or accomplishments, or are you afraid of being exposed as a fraud, despite external evidence of your competence? Have you ever thought “I’ll be found out and they’ll see I don’t deserve this”?
Mental health column: Communicate with clarity
Success is where people love to work, and where we work and what success looks like, is different for all of us. So how, as leaders, do we support our people’s mental health in a hybrid and hyper-connected world?
The invisible pandemic – mental health harm at work
Mental health affects everyone, excessive pressures at work can have negative impacts on anyone at any time, leading to illness or conditions. It also affects the organisation, in the form of absenteeism, accidents, productivity, and costs. Therefore, it would make sense for organisations to manage those excessive pressures rather than simply treat symptoms, so why don’t they?