Tag: wellbeing

According to Chinese medicine (TCM) Spring is connected to the element of wood, corresponding organ is the liver but also the muscles, the connective tissue and fascia.

Snacking can be challenging when trying to follow a specific diet, because it can be tough to determine which foods are appropriate and which are definitely better to avoid.

Everyone's path to happiness is different. Overall, to be happier, we need to think our feelings, either positive of negative, in an atmosphere of growth.

Neuroscience, also known as Neural Science, is the study of how the nervous system develops, its structure, and what it does. Neuroscientists are interested in how the brain affects behavior and cognitive processes.

March 17th is World Sleep Day and our special column focuses on a book that tackles with broken sleep, its causes it and ways to fix it. 

Sexual health moves beyond just disease prevention and is an important part of overall health and wellbeing. Being a seafarer means being away from your partners for extended periods, which can cause sexual frustration, while the limited access to sexual health information and resources can make it challenging to prioritize sexual health. 

If you have mental health problems, your thinking, mood, and behavior may be affected throughout your life. Many factors contribute to mental health issues, such as: Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry; Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse and; Family history of mental health problems.

Mrs Karin Orsel, who is the new Chair of the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) from January 2023, reveals her plans to raise ISWAN’s profile to improve living and working conditions for seafarers and their families, highlighting the power of collaboration.

In an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, Mr. Jannik Grothues, Managing Director, MHSS, talks about seafarers’ mental health challenges, noting that cases of bullying and harassment, suicides, panic attacks and hallucinations onboard show an increase.

Ms. Güven Kale, Chief Clinical Officer (CCO), MHSS, recommends best practices to ensure good mental health onboard, focusing on a holistic approach that includes connection of mind, body, and spirit.