Mental Health Awareness
$90 USD
- Course Type:
- STCW ➜ Additional STCW courses
- Training School:
- Learnmarine
- Location:
- online course
- Duration:
- 1 day
- Language:
- English
Course description
The course is designed to help you understand and recognize the signs of mental health issues, as well as provide you with the tools and resources to take care of your own mental health and support your colleagues.
The course covers topics such as stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout, and provides strategies for maintaining mental well-being while working at sea. It is an essential resource for any seafarer looking to prioritize their mental health and create a supportive work environment on board.
Certification and approval
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate.
Delivery method
The course is delivered through an online learning platform and consists of lectures, quizzes and case studies.
Course objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the importance of mental health and wellbeing for seafarers and the potential consequences of poor mental health and stress on board
- Identify the common mental health problems and challenges that seafarers may face, such as anxiety, depression, burnout, loneliness, and isolation
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental distress in yourself and others, and know how to provide appropriate support and care
- Learn how to cope with stress and enhance your resilience and wellbeing while working at sea, using various strategies such as relaxation techniques, mindfulness, positive thinking, and self-care
- Create a positive and supportive work environment on board that promotes mental health awareness and reduces stigma and discrimination
- Comply with the best practices that apply to mental health and wellbeing in the maritime industry
Course contents
- Introduction to mental health
- Poor mental health types
- Support and escalation prevention
- Measures to enhance psychological wellbeing
Regulations and guidelines
This course is based on the following regulations and guidelines:
- MNTB / MCG Standard for Seafarers' Mental Health Awareness and Wellbeing Training
- ISWAN (International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network) guidelines
- ICS Handling a mental health crisis or emergency and spotting suicidal behavior in seafarers
- IOSH Mental well-being at work guidelines
Entry requirements
The course is suitable for anyone who works in the maritime industry or is interested in learning more about mental health and wellbeing at sea. It can help you to understand the mental health issues and challenges that seafarers may face, and how to cope with them effectively. It can also help you to support your colleagues and create a positive work environment on board.
