# Interpersonal & Existential Threats

*Tom Geraghty · Voice & Silence, Individual & Wellbeing, Power*

Distinguishes interpersonal threats (to status, reputation, relationships) from existential threats (to the organisation's survival). Argues psychological safety only refers to the former — and that high-stakes contexts like mountaineering depend on interpersonal safety precisely because existential threat is real.

- **This page:** https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/psychological-safety-interpersonal-existential-threats/
- **Read the full article on psychsafety.com:** https://psychsafety.com/psychological-safety-interpersonal-existential-threats/
- **Interactive map:** https://explore.psychsafety.com/?node=interpersonal-threats

## Connected concepts (6)

- [Calculus of Voice](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/the-calculus-of-voice.md)
- [Barriers to PS](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/barriers-to-psychological-safety.md)
- [Forced Vulnerability](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/forced-vulnerability.md)
- [Psychological Bravery](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/psychological-bravery.md)
- [Types of Silence](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/types-of-silence.md)
- [PS ≠ Comfortable](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/psychological-safety-doesnt-mean-feeling-comfortable.md)