Best Jason & Liz Brock Podcasts (2024)

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Serious Leisure - with Dr Roxane Gervais & Dr Prue Millear 1:04:23

2h ago1:04:23

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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Roxane Gervais, Principal Psychologist at Practical Psychology Consultancy Ltd, and Dr Prue Millear, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of the Sunshine Coast. We chat about their current research into serious leisure and its role in work recovery. They are currently recrui…

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Ep 055: Fitness tips every busy parent needs to know 28:50

2d ago28:50

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Parenting is one of the most rewarding, yet challenging things that we do in life – but it can also be busy and exhausting. When you’re in a crazy busy season of tending to your children’s needs and schedules, it’s easy to put your own health on the back burner. If you want to make your fitness a priority, there are a few simple (emphasis on the si…

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Exploring the global policy landscape - with Dr Rachael Potter 42:15

7d ago42:15

42:15

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Rachael Potter, Research Fellow for Justice and Society at the University of South Australia. We discuss her recently published paper developing a National Policy Index for worker mental health, involving input from 45 diverse countries. Rachael speaks to her methodology and findings, …

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Recapping the Psych Health and Safety Conference - with Liz Payne 1:26:46

12d ago1:26:46

1:26:46

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Liz Payne, Head of Organisational Development & Learning at the Southern Eastern Sydney Local Health District and most recently, the chair of the inaugural Psych Health and Safety Conference (PHS Con 2024).During this lively conversation, Liz, Joelle and Jason recap highlights from the PH…

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Ep 054: There is healing in the grieving 46:05

20d ago46:05

46:05

Liz has a very special guest with her today, Mrs. Janie Wright. Janie leads a group of women through something the Lord has laid on her heart, on the first Saturday of every month in the First Saturday Cafe. She has been doing this for six years now and Liz had the pleasure of attending the June meeting where Janie spoke about grief and how we heal…

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Improving Veterinary Mental Health - with Megan Alderson 1:08:16

19d ago1:08:16

1:08:16

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Megan Alderson, Founding Director The Strand Veterinarian and Creator of the Vet Thrive Wellness Programme. Megan speaks about the mental health challenges facing the veterinary industry, and shares details of a program she developed and implemented to improve wellbeing in veterinary prac…

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Ep 053: Inside Out 2 and anxiety 18:00

27d ago18:00

18:00

I (Liz) went to see the movie Inside Out 2. 10 out of 10. Highly recommend, especially if you have a kiddo going into middle or high school, but let me just tell you – this movie made me boo-hoo big time. But the emotion character, Anxiety, stressed me out! Whether it’s full blown panic attacks, generalized anxiety, or constant worries and fears th…

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Studying Distributed Teams - with Dr Benjamin Ostrowski 1:12:24

26d ago1:12:24

1:12:24

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Benjamin Ostrowski, Senior Behavioural Researcher at Atlassian. Ben shares insights and findings from his ongoing internal research with Atlassian's Team Anywhere, exploring a range of outcomes in distributed work teams including productivity, innovation, and mental health. https://www…

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Ep 052: How to make a difference 45:27

1M ago45:27

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In this week's episode of the Far More Podcast, Liz and Jason are completely unscripted but a message they currently heard at their church, Faith Arlington, has really got their wheels turning. The message was about making a difference in today's world and it all boils down to the Great Commission: Go and make disciples. Matthew 9 is the chapter in…

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Global Policy and Legislative Changes for PH&S - with Stavroula Leka 43:44

1M ago43:44

43:44

In this episode, UK hosts Peter and Kate chat with Stavroula Leka, Professor of Organisations Work and Health at Lancaster University. Stavroula shares her recollections from her time as the convenor of the working group for ISO 45003, and offers insights into global policy and legislative changes in relation to psychological health and safety.…

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Ep 051: Biblical Manhood - what does it look like? 35:12

1M ago35:12

35:12

Today Jason and Liz are diving a bit deeper into the topic of biblical manhood and what it looks like. A couple of episodes ago, they talked about the "brand" of men and why it's struggling right now and the episode morphed into a talk about manhood, so Liz wanted to dive into more of that to tease out what being a godly man looks like. Liz referen…

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HR vs HSE?? Navigating psychosocial safety ownership - with Mike Hagan 1:19:40

1M ago1:19:40

1:19:40

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Mike Hagan, HR and WHS Consultant at Mike Hagan Consulting Services. Mike shares insights from his experiences working across Safety and Human Resources to implement psychological health and safety in a large multinational. Key issues and challenges include implementing psychosocial surve…

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Ep 050: What does biblical womanhood look like? 20:54

2M ago20:54

20:54

What is biblical womanhood? What does God's Word say about: What a godly woman should focus on? How she should conduct herself? What her priorities should be? In a flood of various definitions of womanhood, Liz thought it was important to clarify the Bible's instruction for feminine roles, character, and behavior for women. In this episode of the F…

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PH&S in Professional Services - with Sara Flanagan 41:12

2M ago41:12

41:12

In this episode, UK hosts Peter and Kate chat with Sara Flanagan, Global Wellbeing Director at Boston Consulting Group. Sara shares from her experiences in implementing psychological health and safety internally within professional services firms, both at a national and at a global level.By Sara Flanagan, Peter Kelly, Kate Field

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Ep 049: Can the "brand" of men be saved? 40:47

2M ago40:47

40:47

A couple of weeks ago Liz talked about the whole "man versus bear" question that was posed to moms of daughters and then went on to share a terribly traumatic experience in her life. This re-sparked a conversation that she and Jason have previously talked about with each other: what is going on with the "brand" of me and is there any hope of it bei…

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Mental Health in Civil Aviation - with Marc Atherton 50:01

2M ago50:01

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In this episode, UK hosts Peter and Kate chat with Marc Atherton, Registered Aviation Psychologist and Partner at Allaxa. Marc speaks to the impact of the COVID-19 lockdowns on the aviation industry, shares his views about the relationship between mental health and safety in aviation, and shares insights from the recently published Royal Aeronautic…

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Ep 048: The darker side of social media 21:35

2M ago21:35

21:35

You know how they say comparison is the thief of joy? While that is true, social media can also rob us of joy if we allow it to. Social media can play some very dark tricks on our brains and on our mental health. Listen in as Liz talks about her own struggles with social media and how it can negatively affect us. She also gives some tips on how to …

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Toxic Positivity - with Brock Bastian 51:00

2M ago51:00

51:00

In this episode Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Brock Bastian, Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Melbourne, and Director and Principal Psychologist at Psychological Safety Australia. Brock shares learnings from his research in the fields of organisational culture and leadership, and we chat about the topic of toxic …

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Ep 047: Healing from sexual trauma 18:42

2M ago18:42

18:42

Would you rather your daughter encounter a random bear in the woods or a random man? 100 out of 100 (yes, you read that correctly) moms answered “bear” and the backlash that women have received from a lot of men for answering this way is staggering and disturbing. One-fourth of American women and a growing number of men have experienced some form o…

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Work-related Suicide - with Dr John Fitzgerald 1:20:04

2M ago1:20:04

1:20:04

In this episode Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr John Fitzgerald, Mentally Healthy Work Lead at WorkSafe New Zealand. We explore a research report recently published by WorkSafe examining the role of work factors in suicide. John details the research purpose, methodology, and findings, and shares his key takeaway messages arising from…

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Ep 046: Why does God feel so far away? 16:20

3M ago16:20

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Have you ever felt like was nowhere to be found? You're in the middle of a dark season and God just feels distant. You hear other people talking about how incredible their walk with the Lord is or how God is working and moving in their lives and you just feel... nothing. Numb. I (Liz) have been there and I want you to know that there is hope. Today…

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Why People Leave - with Stuart Mace 44:06

3M ago44:06

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In this episode, UK hosts Peter Kelly and Kate Field chat with Stuart Mace, Occupational Health and Wellbeing Lead at Skansa. Stuart shares his experiences from working in recruitment, in particular his observations about the role of psychosocial hazards in driving turnover. He reflects on how his experiences in recruiting inform his learning while…

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Ep 045: When your prayer life feels... lifeless 12:58

3M ago12:58

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For a long time, prayer was just a box to check on my (Liz) spiritual-to do list. It was boring and lifeless, if I’m being honest. I started to question why I was even doing it at all. I have a feeling that I am not the only one who has had this experience with prayer. Maybe you are there right now and you are so frustrated and fed up. I am bringin…

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Burnout Insights: Transforming Work Culture - with John Chan 52:34

3M ago52:34

52:34

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with John Chan, an organisational psychologist and Managing Director at Infinite Potential. He shares the latest findings from his ongoing burnout research, including the impact of psychosocial hazards such as job demands, job control, and workplace relationships. He also discusses interesting…

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Ep 044: The Bible doesn't have to be boring 18:40

3M ago18:40

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Just the thought of studying the Bible can be overwhelming. Not only do you not know where to start, but you're too intimidated to even begin. You are not alone and it is perfectly normal to have feelings of overwhelm. Sometimes reading the Bible can seem so boring and tedious, but hopefully these three steps that Liz shares today will help you go …

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Beyond Fitness: A Journey into Mental Wellness - with Sharron Moffatt 38:59

3M ago38:59

38:59

In this episode, Sharon Moffat, a mental health trainer and speaker, shares her personal journey with mental illness and how she transitioned from being a personal trainer to working in the mental health space. She discusses the impact of workplace pressure and relationships with leaders on mental health and emphasizes the need for organizations to…

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Ep 043: Why is community so important? 35:40

3M ago35:40

35:40

Today Liz shares about a local podcast's episode she was interviewed for about building community as well as the local group she created called Craving Far More, a weekly coffee shop meet-up for women to connect and just do life together. If you are looking to connect with other women online, you can request to join the Craving Far More Facebook gr…

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RESEARCH SYNOPSIS: Can work cause mental health conditions? - with Tony LaMontagne 22:16

3M ago22:16

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In this research synopsis episode, Professor Tony LaMontagne discusses his published paper titled "Work-related causes of mental health conditions and interventions for their improvement in workplaces", published in The Lancet in 2023. The paper explores the evidence that psychosocial hazards harm mental health and provides recommendations for addr…

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Regulating workplace sexual harassment - with Christina Hey-Nguyen & Alex Rowe 49:46

3M ago49:46

49:46

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Christina Hey-Nguyen and Alex Rowe from the SafeWork NSW Respect at Work Taskforce. They share why the Taskforce was formed, the 4-year strategy, the approach to regulation taken by the Taskforce, and what employers can expect from a Taskforce inspection or investigation. They share their…

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Ep 042: Reflections on Holy Week 27:12

3M ago27:12

27:12

What does Easter mean to you? All over the world people celebrate Easter every year. In today's episode of the Far More Podcast, Jason and Liz reflect on Holy Week of 2024 and unpack what Easter (Resurrection Sunday) means to them. Jason talks about how he identifies with Barabbas, who was a criminal that was set free when the Jews chose Jesus, an …

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When your job is social media... - with Ben Caldwell 56:51

4M ago56:51

56:51

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Ben Caldwell, communications coordinator for Rangitīkei District Council. He shares his approach to creating a personality for a local government social media account ("Ben from Comms"), and the value that an engaging social media presence can provide to local government. He talks about t…

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Ep 041: 5 Keys to Effective Communication 25:54

4M ago25:54

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Communication in relationships is very important. To have a healthy and successful relationship, you need to embrace all these keys to effective communication that I discuss in this relationship advice episode. Many relationships fail because of communication issues and this episode will give you 5 keys to effective communication in your relationsh…

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Episode 200! with a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!! 53:52

4M ago53:52

53:52

In this special 200th episode of the Psych Health and Safety Podcast, hosts Jason, Joelle, and Peter celebrate the milestone and make exciting announcements. They introduce the newest co-host for the UK stream of the podcast, Kate Field. The hosts reflect on the journey of the podcast and the valuable insights gained from interviewing industry lead…

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Ep 040: Turning pain into purpose 37:43

4M ago37:43

37:43

Liz and Jason have talked about suffering before on the Far More Podcast, but today they want to really dig in and see what God's Word says about suffering. The Bible tells us in Romans 8:28 that anything can be worked out for the good of those who love the Lord, but can we also use our suffering to build community and as part of our ministry? Yes!…

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Thriving at Work: Insights from Deloitte - with James Owen Lewis 1:11:34

4M ago1:11:34

1:11:34

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with James Owen Lewis, a human sustainability leader at Deloitte, who shares insights into workplace mental health programs in the UK. He highlights the need for a holistic approach to workplace wellbeing and the importance of addressing root causes rather than adding more interventions. He al…

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Ep 039: Liz went to prison 35:12

4M ago35:12

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Kairos Prison Ministry is quickly becoming near and dear to Liz and maybe even Jason's hearts. This past weekend, they visited the West TN State Penitentiary (WTSP) to participate in the closing ceremony of the Kairos Walk, a bi-yearly weekend-long event where volunteers go and share the love and forgiveness of Jesus to incarcerated men and women. …

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Getting Quality of Care from your EAP - with Dr Joe Grasso 1:03:50

4M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Joe Grasso, Clinical Psychologist and Vice President, Workforce Transformation at Lyra Health. Joe talks about the healthcare context in the United States and the role of the EAP within that context. He talks about the opportunity for EAP providers to engage in primary prevention work …

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Ep 038: Back to basics: INTIMACY, part 2 32:53

4M ago32:53

32:53

In the previous episode, Jason and Liz gave us the first five habits to begin cultivating in order to bring back intimacy in marriage: 1. Talk to your spouse 2. Learn your spouse's love language and use it 3. Take care of yourself 4. Date your spouse 5. Flirt with your spouse in a way they respond to positively This week, they're giving us the fina…

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Exploring the Right to Disconnect - with Nerida Jessup 51:07

4M ago51:07

51:07

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Nerida Jessup, Partner at Herbert Smith Freehills. Nerida shares her perspectives on the Right to Disconnect Bill and discusses similar legislation outside of Australia, and the apparent overlaps between this bill and WHS legislation. She offers advice for businesses preparing for the new…

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Ep 037: Bringing back INTIMACY with 10 simple habits 36:34

5M ago36:34

36:34

Jason and Liz have been married for nearly 13 years and with that comes mountains and valleys when it comes to intimacy. There have been high highs and low lows, but over the last 13 years, they have figured out a thing or two about how to make their marriage thrive. While they would never claim to be marriage pros, they do want to share what they …

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Towards Zero Suicide - with Steve Phillip 40:33

5M ago40:33

40:33

Content warning: SuicideIn this episode, UK host Peter Kelly chats with Steve Phillip, Founder of the Jordan Legacy. Steve shares the thinking and purpose behind the Jordan Legacy, and the work that the Legacy does with businesses and government to support meaningful suicide prevention activities. https://thejordanlegacy.com/…

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Ep 036: Sugar Free: A journey in the making 45:15

5M ago45:15

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In today's episode of the Far More Podcast, Liz shares with us a journey that she is going on - a journey to becoming sugar free. While she doesn't know exactly what that looks like yet, she does know that God is calling her to leave behind her old ways and step into a new life that He has for her. She is stepping out in obedience and she is encour…

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Navigating Australia's Job Landscape - with Shannon Butcher 36:58

5M ago36:58

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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle interview Shannon Butcher, Organisational Psychologist and Deputy Director - Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology Program at the University of Western Australia. Shannon tells us about a research project on the state of work in Australia, exploring job satisfaction, psychological safe…

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CROSSOVER EPISODE: The Caring CEO - with Graeme Cowan 48:42

5M ago48:42

48:42

In 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.…

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Ep 035: Elmo wants to know how you are doing 33:46

5M ago33:46

33:46

If you need evidence of people hurting, look no further than this seemingly innocuous tweet by Elmo (link to the tweet) where he asks how everyone is doing. Here are some statistics from that one tweet: 209 million views 158,000 reactions 60,000 retweets 20,000 saves 20,000 comments Here’s the thing—we need to better at checking on our friends. Not…

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Doing MHFA better - with Paul McGregor 38:22

5M ago38:22

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In this episode, UK host Peter Kelly chats with Paul McGregor, Founder of Everymind at Work. Paul discusses some of the common pitfalls organisations encounter when implementing a Mental Health First Aid program, and shares strategies to improve program effectiveness and how to improve protections and supports for peer supporters.https://everyminda…

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Ep 034: Life hurts, but God heals 17:46

6M ago17:46

17:46

Are you in a season of life that is just tough and you find yourself hurt and empty at the end of the day? Today's episode of the Far More Podcast is for you. Liz is flying solo today and dives into the topic of hurt. The Lord laid this on her heart just hours before she was going to record something else completely, so tune in for this special epi…

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Working with dark personalities - with Dr Cynthia Mathieu 58:29

6M ago58:29

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In this episode Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr. Cynthia Mathieu, Author and Professor of Organizational Behavior at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. We chat about her book, Dark Personalities in the Workplace, and her ongoing research into dark personalities in the workplace.https://cynthiamathieu.com/en/…

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Ep 033: Not so "fast" 32:56

6M ago32:56

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Right before Jesus “kicked off” His ministry while here on earth, He was first baptized by JTB (John the Baptist) but then He went into the wilderness and fasted for 40 days. 40 days! Can you imagine going even 40 hours without food? Bet you can’t! Today, Liz and Jason talk about their experience so far with being called into a time of corporate fa…

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Catching up - with Nicola Hemmings 44:03

6M ago44:03

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In this episode, UK host Peter Kelly chats with Nicola Hemmings, Occupational Psychologist. They discuss the impact of pandemic lockdown on mental health, the importance of evidence-based approaches, and Nicola's research on mental health guidance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).By Nicola Hemmings, Peter Kelly

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