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In a time of crisis, as facts and rumors mix and disperse, it becomes difficult to learn essential information about an issue; and when we are talking about a pandemic, credible information is of vital importance. However, while adequate information can boost seafarers’ sense of belonging, misinformation through social media can add to their already increased stress.

The metaphor that refers to the body as our “real home" or “temple” comes to highlight that our body is the only one we have throughout our entire life and thus, it is vital to fuel it properly and keep it well-nourished and happy.

People are often reluctant to prioritize their self-care because it is in their nature to put others first. Here is a way to re-frame this: it’s not about you. You need to prioritize self-care because you have people depending on you. Meaningful self-care includes making mindful changes in patterns of thoughts and behaviours that do not contribute to your wellbeing.

An organization can have amazing products and services, but if its employees aren’t performing effectively and efficiently, it will likely not succeed in the long run. Unfortunately, even motivated employees can become quite inefficient once human error comes into play.

In an effort to boost crew mental health amid the outbreak, Sailors' Society and Standard Club released tips on how to cope with the impact of COVID-19.

The positive thinking that usually comes with optimism is a key part of effective stress management. As a result, effective stress management is associated with many health benefits.

Observed annually on the 10th of September, the World Suicide Day aims to raise awareness about suicide prevention with many initiatives around the globe.

It is known that due to their nature of work, seafarers are often exposed to difficult working conditions, causing them job stress. Namely, job stress relates to a serious physiological condition that causes adverse mental and physical reactions to the body, such as the well-known panic attacks.

The emergency systems onboard are linked to many operations and require proper preparation. In this regard, such systems and alarm panels should be checked thoroughly while related drills need to be scheduled in order to avoid PSC deficiencies.

Depression is a common but serious mood disorder which causes severe symptoms that may affect how we feel, think, and handle daily activities. Even in the most severe cases, it can be treated. The earlier that treatment can begin, the more effective it is. To be diagnosed with depression, the symptoms must be present for at least two weeks.