For the people who keep the world moving
Seafarers' Mental Health
Seafarers’ Mental Health is a charity working to improve the well-being and mental health of seafarers on commercial vessels worldwide through mental health first aid training in collaboration with a leading mental health first aid provider and awareness campaigns, such as during the upcoming Golden Globe Race, where we are sponsoring participant Gunnar Christensen.
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Our mission is to improve the mental health and well-being of seafarers worldwide. Our strategy is two-fold: raise awareness around the issue and offer a tangible/concrete solution. With this strategy we aim to reduce stigma and strengthen an industry culture where mental health is treated as an operational priority, as well as equip crews, officers, and maritime organisations with practical, maritime-specific mental health first aid skills.
What we do
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Mental Health First Aid training
Through tailored mental health first aid training in collaboration with a leading mental health first aid provider, seafarers are trained to recognize symptoms, offer initial support, and guide someone toward appropriate help. This ensures issues are identified before they escalate. Flexible delivery methods mean the training can be delivered in-person, fully virtual, or in a blended format (combining self-paced online with instructor-led sessions). In workplace cultures where stoicism and mental health stigma are high, creating a culture of help-seeking and support goes beyond training.
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Awareness
We work to raise awareness and bring attention to the mental hardships faced by seafarers, and contribute to the reduction of the stigma surrounding mental health among seafarers. Life at sea brings unique challenges, from profound isolation to the physical toll of long-term deployment, yet these experiences often remain unseen by those on shore.
Through awareness campaigns and public storytelling, we aim to bring these realities into view. One example is our sponsorship of Golden Globe Race participant Gunnar Christensen. Through his solo voyage, livestream content, and regular updates from onboard, he will help shed light on pressure, and resilience demanded by life at sea, helping turn an abstract issue into something real, tangible, and easier to understand.
Thank You
Thank you for your interest in Seafarers' Mental Health.