mental health
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Offshore oil and gas workers who regularly practice mindfulness may experience less fatigue and emotional and psychological strain, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Houston. -
A University of Houston research project aims to improve safety, health, and wellbeing of offshore oil and gas workers.
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Malaysian oil company Petronas has teamed up with the Malaysian Psychiatric Association to launch the MIND-A-CARE first aid for mental health training program. -
For the first time, a variable model of psychological risks of oil and gas personnel was developed, including a differential assessment of environmental and personal resources, that focused on isolation, control, and reduction of psychological risks in professional activities.
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Job insecurity and the pandemic also affected worker's mental health.
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A new documentary exploring men’s mental health in the oil industry takes a look at the toll that long hours and isolation can have on workers.
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This study incorporates previous learnings, as well as globally collected data, to develop a strategy that can be used to help implement an industry-specific mental health program.
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About a third of claims for medical or sickness benefits are related to mental health issues, often resulting from stress. And with the oil sector downturn, mental health claims have increased, a director of an Aberdeen-based financial advisory firm said.
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The Mental Health Commission of Canada explains the effect of employees’ daily experience on mental health in new white paper.
