May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in this episode, we’re kicking off a series of conversations that have been part of our mission since the very beginning.

Mental health in forensics isn’t something we started talking about recently. It’s been a core part of our Forensic Supervision training since 2019, long before it became a more visible topic at conferences or in professional development spaces.

At the time, these conversations weren’t always easy to have. And in many cases, they were avoided altogether.

But things are starting to shift.

We’re seeing more awareness, more research, and more open discussions about the realities of working in this field. And while that’s progress, there’s still a gap between talking about mental health and truly understanding what it looks like in forensic science.

Because the impact of this work isn’t always obvious.

It’s not just what you experience directly - it’s what you see, document, analyze, and carry with you long after the work is done.

Over time, that adds up.

In this episode, we’re setting the stage for a month of revisiting some of the most impactful conversations we’ve had on this podcast... stories and perspectives that reflect the real challenges forensic professionals face when it comes to stress, burnout, and long-term well-being.

If you’ve been in this field for any length of time, chances are you’ve seen or experienced some of this yourself.

And if you have a perspective or experience you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you as we continue to create space for these conversations.