🧠 How People Make Sense of Stress – And Why It Matters at Work

This video explores how to make sense of stress and how this can benefit productivity at work. In this episode, you’ll discover how optimal stress can enhance focus, when it starts tipping into burnout, and what practical steps you can take to recalibrate. Dr Sanjay Popat is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and Postdoctoral Research Fellow, specialising in occupational stress, mental health, and psychological wellbeing. He is registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Dr Popat holds a PhD in Organisational Psychology from the University of Leeds. His award-winning research focuses on high-stress professions — particularly within healthcare — using innovative diary-based methods to explore how individuals adapt under long-term pressure. He is the recipient of the 2024 Grigor McClelland Award and was shortlisted for Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe in Science & Healthcare. 🌱 This video can help you identify the signs of chronic stress and learn how psychological strategies can support recovery, resilience, and sustainable success. #mindfriend #mindfriendtalk #mindfriendmedia #podcast #DrSanjayPopat #stressrelief #mentalhealthawareness #burnout #chronicstress #psychologicalsafety #occupationalpsychology #emotionalresilience #wellbeingatwork #mentalwellbeing #anxietysupport #forbes30under30 #resilientleadership #ukpsychologist #productivitytips