Mental Health

Episode von Der Coach Doc - Der Podcast zu Coaching & Beratung von Dr. Kai Kochmann · 4. Oktober 2026 · 20 min

Mental health is seen as a state of well-being, not just the absence of a diagnosis.

In this episode of Kai's "Healthy Leadership-Season he explains why mental health at work means more than "not being ill. He refers to many scientific studies, e.g. from Corey Keyes' who has introduced the so called "dual continua model". This model shows that mental illness and positive mental health are two different dimensions. "Languishing" describes an often overlooked in-between state: you are not necessarily in crisis, but you feel flat, empty or on autopilot.

The image of the mental battery shows how pressure, conflict, uncertainty and constant interruptions can drain energy, and how meaning, recognition, good relationships and progress can recharge it. The Job Demands–Resources model explains why high demands combined with low resources can lead to exhaustion. Recovery is not only a private matter; it is also a question of work design and company culture. Constructive leadership is linked to better mental health in the team, while destructive or unfair behaviour can harm it.

Kai presents three perspectives for understanding behaviour in teams: Transactional Analysis, systemic thinking, and solution-focused and hypnosystemic approaches. An he explains that recognition is a basic psychological need. Honest, specific feedback can make a big difference.

Systemic thinking shifts the focus to context: behaviour does not arise in isolation, but also from the structures and expectations in a team.

Solution-focused questions help direct attention to small changes. One simple question is: "How full is your battery on a scale from 1 to 10, and what would raise it by one point?"

Finally, The Coach Doc names five concrete steps for leaders: 1. keep an eye on the battery, 2. notice changes, 3. give permission, 4. protect recovery and 5. know the limits of your own role PM.

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