The first official Mental Health in Energy seminar took place on 30th October at ONE BioHub in Aberdeen. The well-attended event brought together industry professionals dedicated to fostering a culture of mental well-being within the energy sector. The Mental Health in Energy initiative, which continues to gain momentum, originally took shape within the IADC North Sea Chapter.
The seminar brought together a vibrant community committed to sharing best practices and driving positive change. Attendees had the opportunity to collaborate, network, and exchange innovative ideas on how the industry can collectively enhance employee well-being across different organizations.
Speakers at the breakfast seminar, which was sponsored by Dolphin Drilling, included:
- Darren Sutherland, former Chairman of the IADC North Sea Chapter
- Reverend Michael Mair, UK offshore energy industry chaplain
- Simon Lee Maryan, PhD, phycologist with a background working in human intelligence
- Ann McCreath, HSSES services delivery manager operations EMEA at Wood
According to an article titled “North Sea mental health charter gains momentum” by Energy Voice:
“While this was the first event of this kind, Sutherland shared with Energy Voice that ‘Into 2025, we are planning on holding these member events on a quarterly basis to help support charter signatories in their efforts in improving mental health in the energy sector.'”
