Challenges and strategies to promote mental and physical health
In today's dynamic work landscape, the relationships between physical and psychosocial factors and mental and musculoskeletal health are complex.
International scholar, Dr. Jodi Oakman, will explore interactions between work and health, starting from the premise that good work has beneficial health outcomes and supports productivity. Drawing on contemporary and emerging research, the presentation will examine the requirements for healthy work environments to support the creation of sustainable working conditions to promote long working lives.
About the speaker
Dr. Jodi Oakman is a professor of public health and the leader of the Centre for Ergonomics and Human Factors at La Trobe University. An accomplished ergonomist and human factors specialist, Oakman has transitioned from a diverse range of industry roles into academia, where she now leads research aimed at enhancing both physical and mental health in the workplace. Her innovative translational research includes the development of the APHIRM (A Participative Hazard Identification and Risk Management) Toolkit, which aids organizations in mitigating stress-related mental health issues and musculoskeletal disorders using a participative approach. Currently, she leads research based in systems thinking and principles of implementation science to advance work-related health and well-being and support sustainable working lives.
About the Hallman Lecture Series
Funding for this lecture is provided by the Lyle S. Hallman Professorial Endowment as part of the Hallman Lecture Series. The series brings leading thinkers to University of Waterloo to engage the public on topics of health, well-being and health behaviour change. Established through a generous professorial endowment, this series aims to foster intellectual curiosity and the exchange of ideas amongst the general public, students, public health practitioners, educators and other professionals.
Schedule
| Time | Event description |
|---|---|
| 4:30 PM |
Doors open |
| 5:00 PM |
Lecture |
| 5:45 PM |
Audience questions and answers |
| 6:00 PM |
Reception |
Location and parking
This is an in-person event.
University of Waterloo
Health Expansion Building (EXP on the campus map)
Room 1689
200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1
Visitor parking near the event is available in Lots M, N, W, and X.
Registration is now closed.