mental health at work

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The Neuropsychology of Absence -- Why True Time Off Is a Strategic Advantage at Work with Daniel Oates

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The Neuropsychology of Absence -- Why True Time Off Is a Strategic Advantage at Work with Daniel Oates

What if paid time off (PTO) isn’t a perk but essential health infrastructure?

In this episode of Headspace for the Workplace, I sit down with Daniel Oates, a longtime construction leader at Flintco, to unpack the psychological, neurobiological, and organizational benefits of structured, work-free time away from work.

Drawing from more than two decades in the construction industry and grounded in a robust body of mental health and neuroscience research, this conversation reframes time off as a strategic investment in worker resilience, safety, creativity, and long-term performance.

Together, Daniel and I explore why simply offering PTO isn’t enough, why psychological detachment is the missing ingredient, and how leaders can design systems that allow people to recover truly, without guilt, fear, or career penalty.

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The High Cost of Silence: The Business Case for Workplace Suicide Prevention with Tara Adams

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The High Cost of Silence: The Business Case for Workplace Suicide Prevention with Tara Adams

Silence around suicide and mental health in the workplace carries a steep price -- measured not only in human suffering, but also in productivity loss, legal exposure, reputational harm, and missed opportunities for early intervention.

In this episode of Headspace for the Workplace, I sit down with Canadian guest Tara Adams, a leading voice in workplace suicide prevention, to unpack the business case for proactive, skills-based suicide prevention at work. Drawing on research, lived experience, and real-world implementation, Tara explains why organizations that invest in connection, competence, and care build stronger, more resilient workplaces.

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SPECIAL EPISODE: He Carries the Business, We Both Carry the Weight: How Job Strain Impacts Families and Fuels Work-Related Suicide Risk

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SPECIAL EPISODE: He Carries the Business, We Both Carry the Weight: How Job Strain Impacts Families and Fuels Work-Related Suicide Risk

In this emotionally resonant episode of Headspace for the Workplace, Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas talks with Dr. Colleen Saringer, a psychologist, speaker, and spouse of a construction business owner, about one of the most overlooked realities of workplace mental health: the spillover of job stress into family life.

Recognizing the Signs: Mental Health and Opioid Addiction in the Workplace with Kristina Ewing | Ep. 62

Recognizing the Signs: Mental Health and Opioid Addiction in the Workplace with Kristina Ewing | Ep. 62

The journey into overdose prevention in workplaces may seem daunting to some, but Kristina Ewing joins us to unpack how we can put powerful, practical strategies in place to save lives. We discuss how creative benefits planning can stem the cycle of addiction and how tools like Narcan can become as essential in workplaces as fire extinguishers. Let’s challenge ourselves to think bigger and act bolder when it comes to safeguarding our colleagues and loved ones.