Tag: Wellness Corner

Dr. Jan Hoffman emphasizes that his well-being is linked to coherence across various aspects of his life—between actions and words, work and personal interests, his interests and those of his colleagues, and the alignment of what is beneficial for his body with what supports his mental well-being.

David Hammond, Founder and CEO of Human Rights at Sea, recognizes the significance of mentorship in personal development. He asserts that achieving balance is a subjective ideal that only a few can genuinely attain. Sustaining balance requires everyone to find satisfaction in their work, performance, and impact.

Darryl Anderson, MBA, Executive Director, Mercy Ships Canada, shares with us the life lessons he gained from a sever car accident in his early twenties which made him to consider the concept of wellness from a much broader perspective than physical health.

Jacob Damgaard, Divisional Director, Head of Loss Prevention, Britannia P&I Club, highlights the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and acknowledges that he has noticed changes in himself when he began eating better, living more sustainably, and engaging in different forms of exercise.

In the maritime industry, Tom would like more open and direct conversations about suicide. Only if we could establish an environment of trust and support would people with suicidal thoughts be able to seek help without fear of being judged, Tom concludes. 

Kostas Katsoulieris, Senior Executive (Claims), NorthStandard, believes that wellness encompasses more than just happiness and that eventually, shipping will adopt a more comprehensive strategy for wellbeing as opposed to a piecemeal one.

Güven Kale, Chief Clinical Officer (CCO), MHSS, highlights that wellness requires a holistic approach that connects the mind, body, and spirit and explains how she managed to find a balance between her personal and business life. 

Gisa Paredes,  Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer for WellAtSea and Licensed Psychologist, says sector should embrace a detailed strategy on mental health, with regulations for workplaces to implement the bare minimum and the eradication of stigma associated with mental health.

Penelope Robotis, Clinical  Psychologist- Psychotherapist, IMEQ, highlights the importance of establishing boundaries in all areas of our lives and balancing the demands of everyday life by creating routines and engaging in acceptance.

Mrs. Sandra Welch, CEO, Seafarers Hospital Society notes that the pandemic made everyone re-evaluate their lives and prioritise taking better care of themselves. When it comes to maritime industry, she encourages more stakeholders to actively support health promotion activities for seafarers and suggests key actions to support crew physical and mental health.