Conflict and Mental Health

Jake, Ranna, Lisa and Sarah talk about conflict in the workplace and how people living with mental ill health, or who are neurodivergent may experience situations differently, which can make remaining in employment, or feeling psychologically safe at work, difficult.

They discuss different styles of dealing with challenging situations and how these can be at odds with each other, and how lack of communication, consideration and support in teams can become a source of conflict and distress.

Jake outlines principles of a mediation based approach which aims to help both sides of a dispute appreciate each others perspectives and find an acceptable way forward which satisfies everyone, rather than a compromise which disappoints both.