In this episode, host Dr. Estelle Moore welcomes Professor Neil Greenberg, a leading psychiatrist and trauma specialist, to explore how healthcare systems can better support staff after critical incidents.

Drawing from his extensive military and NHS experience, Neil discusses why traditional psychological debriefing may inadvertently cause harm, and how trauma risk management (TRiM) offers a much safer, more effective, peer-led approach in healthcare settings.

Tune in to learn more about this approach and how it can benefit staff across all healthcare settings.

Episode Themes:

• Introduction: How to improve dealing with trauma in healthcare settings
• Professor Neil Greenberg shares his journey with the Royal Marines and the development of peer-led trauma support packages
• Evidence shows that traditional debriefing models not only failed to help but could cause additional harm to staff after traumatic events
• How TRiM empowers teams within organisations to advocate for peer support over outsider intervention
• Professor Neil Greenberg explains how TRiM was translated for use beyond the military for the NHS
• Most trauma reactions improve over time with social support and reduced pressure
• The call for better staff wellbeing and priority access to mental health support for healthcare workers.

March on Stress TRiM Training and Resources The home of TRiM in the UK, and the organisation Professor Greenberg co-directs. All services are developed under the watchful eye of leading international PTSD and occupational health expertise, and all work is backed by the latest research.

About Professor Neil Greenberg:

Professor Neil Greenberg is Professor of Defence Mental Health at King's College London and one of the UK's foremost experts in psychological trauma and occupational mental health. He served in the United Kingdom Armed Forces for more than 23 years, deploying as a psychiatrist and researcher to hostile environments, including Afghanistan and Iraq, and it was during this time that he became one of the driving forces behind the development of TRiM. He also runs March on Stress, the leading consultancy for evidence-based trauma support in the UK, and has published more than 400 scientific papers, advised the NHS, and shaped international guidance on mental health in the workplace.

About the Psychological Professions Network

The Psychological Professions Network (PPN) is a multi-professional membership network commissioned by NHS England that brings together professionals, living experience advisors and partners from across provider trusts, integrated care systems, higher education and local communities, to champion workforce development and innovation to maximise the impact of psychologically informed approaches on public health and healthcare delivery. PPN London is focused on strategic initiatives and leadership to enhance mental and physical health outcomes and workforce resilience throughout the capital.

About the Host

Dr Estelle Moore is a clinical and forensic psychologist with over 30 years’ experience in NHS forensic services. She currently serves as Director for Psychological Professions (Chief Psychological Professions Officer) at West London NHS Trust, Head of Psychological Services at Broadmoor Hospital, and Chair of PPN London. Her clinical and research interests include trauma-informed care, treatment of complex post-traumatic stress, restorative justice in forensic settings, and building workforce resilience across health and social care.

Find out more: https://ppn.nhs.uk/

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