FACING THE THREAT OF SUICIDE You are not alone! Seafaring is a risky profession! Seafarers are exposed to a number of risk factors , all of which can interact and may lead to serious physical and psychological impairment and most significant suicidal thinking. “Suicide rates among seafarers have more than tripled since 2014, according to figures from the UK P&I Club. In 2015, suicide was cited as the cause of death in 15.3% of identified mental health cases, having risen

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder What is PTSD: PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault. Symptoms: To be diagnosed with PTSD, an adult must have all of the following for at least 1 month: At least one re-experiencing symptom At least one avoidance symptom At least two arousal and reactivity symptoms At leas

HOW TO DEAL WITH STRESS ONBOARD Is Stress Getting to You? Stress and anxiety are prevalent and enduring aspects of everyday life. We all encounter and deal with stressful events in our personal, professional or social life. It is important to remember that not all stress is negative, eustress is positive stress, since it motivates us to produce and maximize our output and creativity, in contrast distress is negative stress, and it is evident when a person perceives him

Depression What is Depression: Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. To be diagnosed with depression, the symptoms must be present for at least two weeks. Symptoms: Difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions Fatigue and decreased energy Feelings of guilt, worthlessn