Mental Health at Sea

A recent report on mental health stated that two-thirds of people will experience some form of mental health issue at some point in their lives but for those working offshore, that figure is significantly higher. There are an estimated 1.6 million seafarers worldwide, and it is a devastating reality that many of these hardworking men and women are suffering from mental health issues. In this episode we will look at what more could and should be done to support seafarers, should maritime legislation be updated to address mental health and how can we better prepare seafarers for life at sea? Visit www.theshippingexchange.co.uk/mental-health for more information on the services available. For social media search 'The Shipping Exchange' on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram!