Mental Health Series 3: On the importance of education around workplace mental health awareness, preventing burnout and how the conversation has shifted post pandemic with counsellor, Sinead Newman

When Work Isn't Work: Mental Health Series 3

In this episode, I am joined by Sinead Newman, a mental health first aid practitioner, counsellor and business owner.

Sinead has had an impressive career dedicated to supporting people and businesses in managing their mental health. This conversation covered a range of topics from identifying burnout, putting mechanisms in place to avoid it, feeling psychologically safe at work and what to do if you don’t and how those with the care factor in their work need to work harder to avoid mental ill-health.

We're excited to share this episode with you!

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This podcast is hosted by SEEK's Recruitment Leader of the Year, Sinead Connolly. The podcast is sponsored by award-winning recruitment agency, Lotus People. For more information about Lotus People, visit lotuspeople.com.au or follow us on Lotus People's LinkedIn page or on Sinead's LinkedIn page.

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