How can railway workers take care of mental health? (with Paul Stanford) - Railway Mania PODCAST #37

Mental health issues can affect anyone in the world and rail workers are no exception. In this episode, we welcome Paul Stanford, railwayperson of 40 years and founder of HEAD-SHUNT, the mental health charity for the railway family. Paul tells us not only about the challenges to mental health that come from working on the railway, but also the attitudes in the industry, how the scene is changing, what needs to change, as well as his own issues that led to him creating Head-Shunt. If you would like to get in contact, go to the Head-Shunt website: https://www.head-shunt.com/ Home to the Railway Mania Podcast and the Sudrian Histories project, Railway Mania is a hub for railway enthusiast entertainment, including videos on real-life railways as well as modelling builds and tutorials. The Railway Mania Podcast is available to listen on all podcasting apps, as well as being hosted on the Railway Mania YouTube channel. Often the video versions will include additional information and footage where possible. For anyone wishing to give it a go and browse the back catalogue, all episodes are available on the website, please check out the shop and see what merchandise might take your fancy: https://www.railwaymania.net/