Approaching Mental Health & Safety Through Personal Experience w/Sarah Galvez

In this episode,

Scott & Hillary sit down with Sarah Galvez a risk management and safety professional who shares a personal experience involving a serious mental health crisis, emphasizing the importance of awareness and support systems in navigating such situations. She discusses the feelings that arise during these encounters and the need for effective communication and understanding in addressing mental health issues. She also shares her personal story with suicide and how it affected her and her family

Takeaways

• Sarah encountered an employee expressing violent thoughts.

• The experience was shocking and triggered strong emotions.

• Mental health awareness is crucial in crisis situations.

• Effective communication can help in navigating difficult conversations.

• Support systems play a vital role in mental health.

• Understanding feelings is key to addressing crises.

• There are things you should and shouldn’t say in these situations.

• Awareness can lead to better outcomes in mental health crises.

• Personal experiences shape our understanding of mental health.

• Crisis intervention requires sensitivity and care.

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