Tag: Building Resilience

At work, risks to mental health, also called psychosocial risks, may be related to job content or work schedules, specific characteristics of the workplace, or opportunities for career development, among other factors, the World Health Organization notes.

Mental health is a key aspect of wellness; thus, it is important to build an effective strategy that provides policies for creating an ideal environment on board, ensuring that seafarers' mental health does not suffer. Among many issues to consider, every vessel needs to have established measures to address harassment and bullying.

We are all impacted by traumatic events in unique ways. Providing Psychological First Aid (PFA) involves applying a set of principles that encompass compassionate, supportive, and practical assistance to those experiencing serious crisis events.

Detoxifying your system goes beyond just juice cleanses and workout routines. In our contemporary digital landscape, it's equally important to give your mental health a respite from its daily stressors.

The human body possesses innate mechanisms for self-repair and rejuvenation. Therefore, when experiencing symptoms of burnout such as persistent fatigue and emotional detachment from work, it serves as a sign that the demands on your body exceed its ability to keep up.

Research has underscored the significance of addressing not only the physical aspects but also the psychological repercussions of an injury to achieve best outcome.

In the absence of psychological safety, team trust remains elusive. One might argue, though that without trust psychological safety is not possible so there is often a “chicken and egg” dilemma.

Burnout develops as a result of chronic exposure to stress as a result of a long-term perceived inability to meet situational demands.

Stigma can cause people to feel ashamed for something out of their control and prevent them from seeking help.

Leisure time onboard is precious for seafarers, as their work can be demanding and stressful. Engaging in meaningful activities, hobbies, or simply relaxing can be more rewarding and rejuvenating than scrolling through social media. Disconnecting from social media enables them to fully enjoy and make the most of their free time.