Practical tips

Maritime charity Stella Maris has teamed up with Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS) to provide seafarers with practical tips for dealing with the pressures of working at sea. The partnership will see Stella Maris chaplains in the UK distributing the MHSS booklet “A Guide to Mental Health at Sea” to crew members. The booklet offers seafarers bitesized tips and strategies for practising good mental hygiene when sailing the world’s oceans. Issues covered include the importance of socialising with colleagues and staying safe while working. The guide also raises awareness of mental health at sea, complementing the well-being strategies that MHSS – provider of 24/7 psychological support to the maritime industry – develops for companies.