Tagged: workplace mental health

We speak with Tara Ferguson from Onward With You about cancer, work, and resilience. Tara shares how open conversations, flexibility, and compassion can transform workplace mental health for those affected by cancer. Discover why small acts of kindness and long-term support can help people move onward with dignity and hope.

Prudence Pitter, Global Head of HR at Amazon Web Services, shares why authentic leadership is vital for workplace wellbeing and mental health. With over 25 years of experience, Prudence reveals how role modelling, inclusion, and integrity help leaders build trust, inspire teams, and create healthier, more resilient workplaces where people truly thrive.

In the Wellbeing Hour episode “When It’s Darkest”, Professor Rory O’Connor—esteemed health psychologist and suicide prevention expert—shares deeply impactful insights from decades of research and personal experience. Drawing on his leadership of the Suicidal Behaviour Research Lab and his acclaimed book, he offers pioneering perspectives on suicide, self-harm, and how workplaces and individuals can foster truly lifesaving mental health support.

In today’s fast-paced world of work, the connection between career progression and mental wellbeing is often overlooked. In this insightful episode of the Headtorch Wellbeing Hour, our expert panel explores how workplaces can better support mental health at every stage of a person’s career. From data-driven insights to compassionate leadership, discover why mental wellbeing isn’t just a personal issue—it’s a workplace priority.