ABERDEEN occupational health firm International SOS has appointed Carolyn Taylor as head of mental health, resilience and wellbeing to strengthen its expertise in this field.
The firm said its research revealed that one in four energy sector workers seek medical assistance for mental health-related issues.
Following on from this and significant investment Ms Taylor, who is highly experienced in counselling, trauma support, and education was placed in the new strategic role.
She said: “Following on from my career in the NHS, culminating as a nurse manager in an Intensive Care Unit, I dedicated the latter part of my career to building mental health resilience and resources, primarily in the energy sector.
“The impact that mental health has on everyone is starting to be recognised in ways it never has before, and I look forward to continuing to enhance the range of support International SOS can provide to clients.”
International SOS’s mental health team has also been working with clients on their return to work strategies as lockdown restrictions begin to ease.
Ms Taylor added: “As we move towards re-opening offices and returning to something close to our previous routines, everyone will react differently.
“Some will be just fine walking back into their office environments and it may in fact improve their mental health.
“But we cannot underestimate the impact of COVID-19 on mental health.”
