The Court of Justice of the State of Tocantins (TJTO) has launched a new episode of the podcast on “PODer (Power) of the Voice: voices that echo against harassment and all forms of discrimination, addressing the physical damage caused by harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Occupational health experts discuss how the chronic stress resulting from these situations can trigger specific illnesses and compromise immune systems of workers, highlighting the importance of healthy and respectful working environments.
Presented by Justice Ângela Issa Haonat, president of the Commission for the Prevention of Moral, Sexual and All Forms of Discrimination in the 2nd Level (CASSEDIO2G), and Magistrate Flávia Afini Bovo, president of the Commission for the Prevention of Moral, Sexual and All Forms of Discrimination in the 1st Level (CASSEDIO1G), in this episode, the interviewee is Dr. Elaine Cristina Ferreira, cardiologist and coordinator of the Health Space at the Court of Justice of the State of Tocantins (TJTO).
The episode reflects on the most common physical symptoms, such as chronic pain, gastrointestinal problems and sleep disorders, as well as addressing the responsibility of companies in preventing these problems. Among the recommended strategies are educational training, psychological and medical support for affected employees, as well as actions that promote cultural changes in organizations.
About the Podcast
“PODer (Power) of the Voice" is an initiative of the Commission for Preventing and Confronting Moral Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Discrimination in all its forms of the TJTO. The project includes the participation of specialists in each topic addressed and it will be made available with accessibility in Libras and audio description.
