Protecting yourself from psychosocial hazards at work (with Amy Henderson)

Bron is joined by Amy Henderson (Organisational Psychologist) to unpack psychosocial hazards in the workplace and what early-career mental health workers need to know about recognising and responding to them.

They chat about:
👉 What psychosocial hazards are and how they differ from physical workplace hazards
👉🏾 Why high caseloads, isolation, and workplace bullying are common risks in mental health work
👉 The subtle warning signs that your work might be affecting your wellbeing
👉🏿 How to tell the difference between “something wrong with me” and a systemic workplace issue
👉 What rights workers have if they’re experiencing psychosocial harm at work
👉🏾 Practical ways psychologists can support clients dealing with workplace bullying or burnout

Thanks so much Amy!

Guest: Amy Henderson - Organisational Psychologist, PhD Candidate with UQ University, Psychosocial Health Coach, HR Data Analyst

LINKS

• Amy's LinkedIn

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Mental Work is the podcast for psychologists about the realities of working in mental health, with an early-career focus. Hosted by psychologist/researcher Dr Bronwyn Milkins.

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CREDITS

Producer: Michael English

Music: Home

Commitment: Mental Work believes in an inclusive and diverse mental health workforce. We honour the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of mental health workers with lived experiences of mental illness, disability, neurodivergence, LGBTIQA+ identities, and diverse culture and language. We recognise our First Nations colleagues as Traditional Custodians of the land and pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging. Mental Work is recorded on unceded Whadjuk Noongar boodja.

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