Well-being

UK Parliament Has Spoken: Digital Forensics Has A Mental Health Problem

5th March 2026

A House of Lords inquiry has exposed a growing mental health crisis in digital forensics—one many investigators have been quietly living with for years.

Into The Light Index 2025: What The Global CSAM Findings Mean For Digital Forensic Investigators

19th February 2026

300 million children are affected by tech-facilitated abuse each year—Paul Gullon-Scott examines what Childlight’s Into the Light Index 2025 findings mean for digital forensic investigators on the frontline of CSAM cases.

International Well-Being Study: What The Early Data Shows

17th February 2026

Early findings from the Forensic Focus International Well-Being Study reveal serious strain across digital forensics — take 20 minutes now to complete the survey and help drive real change.

Occupational Trauma In Digital Forensics: What One Child’s Experience Reveals

5th February 2026

If seconds of violent footage can cause lasting PTSD, what does daily exposure do to digital forensic investigators? Paul Gullon-Scott examines the hidden psychological cost of confronting traumatic content day after day.

Protecting The Protectors: Applying The ICMEC Framework To Digital Forensics

26th January 2026

Protecting children online comes at a heavy personal cost for digital forensic investigators. Paul Gullon-Scott examines how the ICMEC framework could help safeguard those on the front lines.

Preparing Investigators For Trauma Exposure In Digital Forensics

22nd January 2026

Bunmi Bloom, co-founder of Sena Forensics, joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss the emotional reality of working in digital forensics and the psychological toll of long-term exposure to traumatic material.

Covert Cyber Investigator Well-Being With Carol Brooks

15th January 202615th January 2026

Carol Brooks, a cyber and organisational psychologist, joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss her PhD research into covert cyber investigators and the psychological factors that shape their resilience and investigative decision-making.

Forensic Focus International Well-Being Study – Have Your Say

15th January 20268th January 2026

Phil Anderson joins Paul to unpack the new Forensic Focus International Well-Being Study — listen now and complete the survey to help shape real change for DFIs worldwide.

Forensic Focus and Northumbria University Launch International Well-Being Study for Digital Forensic Investigators

13th January 202623rd December 2025

Forensic Focus International Well-Being Study 2026

Complete the survey today to support a new global well-being study from Forensic Focus and Northumbria University for digital forensic investigators.

Patchy Progress: How UK Police Forces Are Responding To The Oscar Kilo Enhanced Occupational Health Standards

16th December 2025

New FOI data reveals UK police well-being standards remain uneven despite rising awareness and clear national guidance.

DFI Well-Being At The National Level: Why Lived Experience Must Shape Policy

6th November 2025

Digital forensic investigators face unique psychological challenges—could a national working group offer better support?

Inside The Fight Against Child Exploitation – Leadership And Wellness Lessons From Debbie Garner

1st October 2025

Retired GBI Agent Debbie Garner joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to share how she advanced investigator wellness and resilience while leading child protection efforts during her 30-year career.

UK Policing On The Edge: Lessons From The 2025 Oscar Kilo Well-Being Survey

11th September 2025

Forensic Focus Well-Being Lead Paul Gullon-Scott discusses the 2025 National Police Wellbeing Survey’s stark findings on resilience and exhaustion.

Hannah Bailey, Founder, Blue Light Wellbeing

8th September 2025

Discover Hannah’s journey from policing to founding Blue Light Wellbeing in this interview on mental health in digital forensics.

Blue Light Wellbeing’s Support For Digital Forensic Investigators

21st August 2025

Discover how tailored, culturally aware mental health support can help digital forensic investigators cope with the hidden trauma of their work.

Well-Being In Digital Forensics And Policing: Insights From Hannah Bailey

13th August 202512th August 2025

Hannah Bailey shares her journey from frontline policing to founding Blue Light Wellbeing, explaining why culturally-aware mental health support is crucial for DFIs and frontline workers.

Transforming Mental Health And Organisational Culture In Digital Forensics

31st July 202528th July 2025

Discover how Adapt & Evolve is helping transform digital forensic units through trauma-informed, evidence-based workshops on stress, psychological safety, and leadership.