Maritime Mental Health Awareness Training©
Spotting the Signs and Responding to Concerns
Recommended by RIGHTSHIP, our live and interactive Maritime Mental Health Awareness Training training builds awareness and understanding of mental health at sea, enables early recognition of crew members who may be struggling and builds confidence in first response skills.
Designed for officers, bosuns and shoreside staff by Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Dr Pennie Blackburn. Faciliated by Mental Health professionals with experience of issues facing seafarers in English, Tagalog or Mandarin.
98%
of particpants say they are better equipped to recognise the signs in crew who were struggling after the training
93%
said that they would be able to respond more effectively as a result.
‘I’ve acquired practical techniques/tools for managing stress, handling difficult conversations and practicing self-care’
– Senior Officer, 2024
‘These courses not only educate, but also foster a more compassionate and supportive community for those facing mental health challenges’ – Senior Officer, 2024
Seafarers are the most valuable asset of every shipping company. Between 20 and 28% of seafarers are struggling with a diagnosable level of depression and seafarer suicide is becoming an increasing concern (Lefkowitz, 2019; Marine Benefits, 2022)
Early intervention is key!
Can you recognise the signs? Do you know what to do?
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