Not only are there many misunderstandings about what Burnout REALLY is, but also about what the most appropriate intervention is to reduce the risk in an organisation. In order to address the issue of intervention, it is first important to clarify what Burnout...
It always surprises me when people ask if disability benefits can be claimed on the grounds of depression, and it serves to confirm that mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety, are not always given the respect they deserve. I find myself...
In South Africa, a large percentage of the population would choose to consult with a Traditional Healer rather than a Mental Health Practitioner, such as a Psychiatrist or a Psychologist, when they are experiencing mental health problems. The reason for this...
In my workshop, Understanding and Managing Mental Illness in the Workplace, one of the topics is addressing the stigma and the many myths about mental illness. One of the many myths is that people with mental illness are violent and therefore dangerous. The...
ISO45003 is Guidance standard only unlike it’s parent, ISO45001, which is Certifiable standard. And never before has there been a more important time to have an international standard to address mental health in the workplace with the effect that the Covid...
The Covid pandemic has negatively affected almost every person in the world in one way or another, but it has also stimulated positive change in the world of work with increased awareness of the importance of addressing employee mental wellbeing. This has led...
In this short article I will briefly summarise the differences between Depression and Burnout in terms of classification, causes, symptoms and treatment. While there can be some overlap in presenting symptoms, there are significant differences between...
I have come to realise over the past two years, since the outbreak of the Covid pandemic, that many employers are talking about the importance of prioritizing employee mental wellbeing. However, I have also realized that for many employers, any financial...
Most people do not realise that cycling in the road racing format is a team sport. To be honest, even although I have been a keen social cyclist for many years, it took me a while to realise this. After all, isn’t it just loads of riders all trying to...
When I heard last week that Shane Warne had died, I have to say, one of my first thoughts was, “Please let this not be another death by suicide”. I have been reading and writing so much on the topic of late that it’s not surprising I would have this thought. ...
