R U OK? ‘Are they Triple OK?’ Webinar – How to have a conversation that matters.
Emceed and facilitated by James Maskey
This a recording of an online event for police and emergency services workers and volunteers and their friends and family. The recording contains information on when and how to ask current and former police and emergency services workers, “Are you OK?” and respond appropriately if they say, “No, I’m not.”
This recording is part of the ‘Are they Triple OK?’ campaign which encourages stronger peer and social support for police and emergency services personnel. View the ‘Are they Triple OK?’ resources at ruok.org.au/triple-ok
ABC Radio National ‘This Working Life’ Podcast
‘The Tragic Impact of Answering the Call’, 2021
James speaks with ABC Radio National Broadcaster, Lisa Leong in an episode that covers James’ work experience as Queensland Police Officer, his diagnosis with PTSD and his drive to be a changemaker for the police and emergency services sector.
https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/this-working-life/new-document/13103286
‘Roll With The Punches’ Podcast –
James Maskey, The Emergency Services Mentor, 2021
In this podcast episode, James shares his personal encounters and management of his own PTSD experience along with his world record performances in ultra-marathon running with host, Tiffanee Cook. James highlights that in order to tackle stigma and improve help-seeking behaviours in the emergency services sector, we must bring the voice of the lived experience community front and centre.
Worksafe Tasmania ‘PTSD: Mental Health Matters’ Conference
This session follows James’s exposure to occupational trauma and high pressure working environments, transitioning through diagnosis, finding solace in fitness – ultra marathons & world records, mental health advocacy, relapse and recovery.
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