Creating safe spaces for mental health conversations with Olivia Shields, Nurse Manager
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Creating safe spaces for mental health conversations with Olivia Shields, Nurse Manager

Welcome to the Thrive Podcast series from Monash Health's bespoke employee mental health and wellbeing program, Thrive, created for our people, by our people.

Hosted by PukaUp Founder Wayne Schwass, this series explores themes such as the unique challenges of working in healthcare, normalising mental health conversations, encouraging moments of rest and reflection, and creating safe spaces to empower our people to speak up.

In this episode, Olivia Shields, Nurse Manager, shares practical strategies to help listeners confidently ask, "Are you OK?" and create safe, supportive spaces for mental health conversations. From fostering trust and confidentiality to understanding the right approach in sensitive discussions, Olivia provides valuable insights on promoting openness and wellbeing in the workplace.

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