About the Recording
As the Middle East conflict continues, many employees are operating in a state of prolonged psychological strain. For employers, this presents a difficult challenge: How do you meaningfully support mental health when there is no clear resolution, timeline, or sense of closure?
In this 30‑minute session, Morgan MacDonald, Mental Health and Wellbeing Consultant at International SOS, explored how prolonged conflict impacts employees psychologically, and what effective, responsible employer support looks like in this context.
Drawing on psychological expertise and experience supporting workforces in conflict‑affected environments, this session focused on practical understanding, not theory or awareness campaigns.
Agenda
What was covered:
- Understand how prolonged conflict affects mental capacity, focus, and resilience
- Recognize common but often unspoken challenges employees face over time
- Distinguish between acute crisis response and sustained psychological support
- Identify practical ways organizations can equip employees to cope, stabilize, and function
- Reflect on your organization’s role in demonstrating credible duty of care
