Episode 112: Southern Smoke: Mental Health in the Restaurant Industry

April 27, 2021 00:23:42
Episode 112: Southern Smoke: Mental Health in the Restaurant Industry
Into the Fold: Issues in Mental Health
Episode 112: Southern Smoke: Mental Health in the Restaurant Industry

Apr 27 2021 | 00:23:42

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Show Notes

It is no longer “news” that the pandemic has devastated the restaurant industry. Here in Austin, dozens of iconic restaurants and venues did not make it through 2020. For the establishments that did survive, workers in the service industry face the daily stress of managing mask and social distancing mandates, dealing with recalcitrant customers, and caring for one’s workforce. Our guest on this episode is Nicole Cruz, a Case Manager at Southern Smoke, an organization that provides help and support to food and beverage industry workers. Nicole joins us to talk about what this unique industry is experiencing and the impact of the last year of the pandemic. Related links: Episode 69: Mental Health and the Musician's Life http://hogg.utexas.edu/podcast-musician-mental-health

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