The Importance Of Mental Health In Security

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider Podcast, we speak with Melissa Harries, a registered Psychologist and Founder of Mindset Psychology. An experienced Workplace Psychologist with a demonstrated history of occupational mental health in Defence, local government and private industries, Melissa is also part owner of the security provider Mindset Securities. Through her involvement with her own security business, and drawing on her experience as a registered psychologist, Melissa shares with us her unique insights into the challenges of maintaining a mentally healthy and stable workforce within the security industry.  We also examine how and why frontline security personnel are especially vulnerable to mental health challenges, and some preventative strategies that security managers can use to keep staff healthy and safe.