VIMHS
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Narratives around work and mental health
Narratives around work and mental health
Narratives around work and mental health
Sunday 6th November 2022
Join People First Radio as Professor Scott Schieman explores the complex relationship between work and mental health.
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Get the buttons here!Balancing Act: How Work Influences Mental Health
This narrative- that work was already broken and the pandemic made it worse- is really exaggerated in terms of like. Underpayment is not necessarily people just thinking they deserve more, but people thinking like i. You know I'm not making enough to make ends meet, and that is a big.
Ever wondered how your job affects your mental well-being? In this episode of People First Radio, host Joe Pugh chats with Professor Scott Schieman from the University of Toronto. Schieman has been investigating the relationship between work and mental health through a long-term study of Canadian workers, starting just before the pandemic turned our lives upside down.
The sudden job disruptions, layoffs, and the shift to remote work have had a profound impact on people's mental health, and Schieman's research sheds light on these changes. Schieman dives into the concept of 'quiet quitting', where employees do the bare minimum required, often due to dissatisfaction with their job. But it’s not always about being unhappy; sometimes, it's about seeking new opportunities and job mobility.
He also discusses how burnout, while a hot topic, might be overshadowed by more pressing issues like underpayment and staff shortages. It's not just about people feeling they deserve more; it's about not earning enough to make ends meet. This episode doesn't just scratch the surface; it digs deep into how work culture and economic pressures shape our mental health.
Schieman challenges the narrative that work was already broken before the pandemic, suggesting that some problems have been exaggerated while others, like financial strain, are more significant. If you're curious about how your job might be affecting your mental health or interested in understanding broader workplace trends, this episode offers valuable insights. Tune in to learn more about the complex interplay between work and well-being and what can be done to foster a healthier work environment.