On the Road with Mental Health

In this episode, host Kelsey Hipkin welcomes back to the podcast Kristopher Marks, founder and CEO of VĪV Mental Health.

In our conversation, we dig deeper into the connection between mental health and workplace safety, explore what psychological safety really looks like in practice, and discuss what employers and workers can do to create healthier, safer workplaces.

If you are experiencing isolation or struggling with your mental health and need help, there are many resources available: https://www.vivmentalhealth.com/resources/.If you would like to learn more about VĪV Mental Health, please visit vivmentalhealth.com/, or contact them at info@www.vivmentalhealth.com.

Read Dave Elniski’s Guide: Psychosocial Hazard Control in Alberta’s Trucking Industry: https://amta.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Final-Version-of-Psychosocial-Hazards-Guide-Dave-Elniski-AMTA-15-Jul-22.pdf

Get your tickets to VIV’s reVĪVal event, coming up on June 13 in Edmonton: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/revival-celebrating-community-connection-5-years-of-viv-tickets-1987066705005

Watch or listen to our previous episode with Kris here: https://www.steeringchange.ca/episodes/episode-26

If you have any questions or concerns about topics related to what was discussed in this episode, or commercial transportation and driver safety, please do not hesitate to contact our Member Services team at memberservices@amta.ca.

Get your tickets and spend the day with us in Whitecourt on September 30th for our second and final Safety Summit of 2026. Tickets are only $30!

Along with Kris Marks as our keynote speaker, join us for a full day of content, including sessions with WCB, Trucking HR Canada, and more. Network with like-minded transportation professionals and explore our event tradeshow.Our Calgary Golf Tournament is completely sold out, however there are still a few single spots and one foursome spot remaining for our Edmonton Golf Tournament. Those spots will go fast, so get them before they are gone! https://amta.ca/event/amta-edmonton-golf-tournament/AMTA’s Driver Appreciation Days return this September! Dates and volunteer opportunities will come in the near future. In the meantime, do you have swag that you want to donate? This is the official callout! Email events@amta.ca to learn how you can get involved.Mark your calendars! AMTA’s Drawdown Dinner is returning this year to the River Cree Resort and Casino on October 15. More details to come.

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