The Hidden Hazard: Mental Health at Work

In this episode of The Safety Brief, hosts Trevor Bronson and Scott Gaddis sit down with Rob Spatzer, (AGACNP) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), to take on one of today’s most complex workplace challenges: the hidden hazard of mental health at work. Safety teams are used to spotting physical risks. But what about the unseen stress, burnout, and emotional pressures that quietly shape decision-making, productivity, and wellbeing on the job?  They discuss: Why mental health is one of the hardest hazards to spot The difference between support and therapy, and why peer connection matters How leaders can foster trust and dialogue in environments where stigma exists Practical ways to support wellbeing without “becoming a therapist” The impact of burnout on EHS professionals  Join the conversation to explore the emotional side of safety and why honest discussions may be your organization’s most powerful risk-reduction tool.