Resources & insights for navigating high-consequence environments

Welcome to the Obsidian Psych-Risk resource hub. Here you’ll find valuable insights and practical guidance on psychological safety and risk management, tailored for professionals in challenging fields. Stay informed and empowered with our expert content.

High-impact articles: Deep dives into psych-risk

Explore our collection of white papers, offering in-depth analysis and expert perspectives on critical psychological safety and risk management topics.

  • "The psych-terrain of war zones": How environmental stressors degrade decision-making in film crews.
  • "Nuclear-grade resilience": Applying High-Reliability Organisation (HRO) principles to corporate crisis teams.
  • "Moral injury in the field": Identifying the hidden risk to journalists and aid workers in disaster zones.
  • "Beyond body armour": Why psychological PPE is the missing link in hostile environment insurance.

Tactical video content: The "briefing" series

Watch our "Briefing" series for practical demonstrations and case studies designed to enhance your understanding and application of psychological resilience.

  • "60 seconds to calm": A demonstration of physiological regulation techniques used by fire & rescue and military personnel.
  • "The CRM breakdown": A video case study on how communication failures in oil exploration or aviation lead to "psychological drift."
  • "Equipment check": A walkthrough of what a "psych-risk assessment" actually looks like on the ground.
  • "The after-action review (AAR)": How to conduct a professional mental debrief after a high-stakes mission.

Who benefits from our resources?

Our resources are designed for leaders and professionals dedicated to ensuring the psychological safety and resilience of their teams. If you’re a safety and security manager, CEO, director, producer, NGO managing director, HR team member, internal occupational health practitioner, or a leader operating in high-consequence environments, these insights are for you.

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