As new year begins, we take a moment to speak about how emergency personnel are taking care of their mental health in light of their intense work schedule - helping to serve communities. Many people work through the festive season as first responders and often what they see in their line of work can take a toll on their psyche as well as how they serve communities during peak periods. Some of our first responders struggle from burnout as a result of their mental health taking strain. Are there support measures available for workers to debrief and decompress their experiences? To share their insights with us, we are joined by…
Guest: George Myburgh - Psychotherapist and co-director The Connection Space
Guest: Tracy Feinstein - Call Center Manager at South African Depression and Anxiety Group