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Laughter as medicine
Angie Belcher shows how she uses the process of learning stand-up comedy to help people experiencing trauma have confidence to write and perform from their own life experiences. Angie talks about her pioneering work being the first person to get comedy prescribed on the NHS and how her belief that comedy is for more than just the live circuit, but a power for good that can help elevate people and transcend their belief in themselves.
Supporting the mental health of railway workers
Learn how to engage with a colleague who may not recognise they’re having difficulties. The session also covers Trauma Risk Management, which can help us to support our colleagues after a traumatic event, and Sustaining Resilience at Work, a way of gauging where a colleague is with their mental health.
Understanding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Neil Greenberg explains what PTSD is and how rail organisations can minimise its risk. He also interviews Michael Setchell, a former train driver, who experienced traumatic events at work, resulting in a PTSD diagnosis.