We have adapted our Mental Health Awareness Training for the Maritime Industry so we can deliver it to you online. We are running this course twice in March 2021 - please see below for the available dates.
This two-module online mental health awareness training provides an introduction to mental health awareness for management-level personnel on shore and on board ships in understanding mental health, recognising the signs of mental health problems and first response to concerns that can arise on board.
Aims
Through a mix of discussions, presentations, and practical activities, this online live interactive course aims to:
Why is our training different?
This training is designed specifically to build awareness of mental health in a maritime environment. It adapts best practice for mental health awareness, early recognition and initial response for senior officers and shoreside staff.
Offered by ISWAN, this training is designed by Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr. Pennie Blackburn, author of the ISWAN Good Mental Health Guides. Grounded in evidence and best practice in the field of mental health, this course draws on the extensive experience of ISWAN and SeafarerHelp around the issues affecting seafarers and the challenges of supporting people at sea.
Who is it for?
The course is designed for management-level personnel on shore and on board ships, including those who carry a mental health officer responsibility. It is suitable for anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of mental health at sea and carries responsibility for crew.
What is covered?
Module 1: Introduction to Mental Health
Module 1 provides an introduction to mental health, an overview of types of mental health problems, mental health at sea and understanding the causes of mental health problems as well as tackling stigma and promoting crew cohesion. This module is required prior to Module 2.
Module 2: Recognising Signs and First Response
Module 2 builds on the introduction to mental health awareness. Participants develop their capacity to recognise signs and symptoms of crew members who may be struggling with their mental health. It offers an overview of psychological first aid (PFA), including the role officers can play and the limitations of the role and teaches essential skills to provide a timely first response through small group practice.
Cost
The course costs £125 per participant and includes a detailed participant manual and certificate of attendance. A 10% discount is available for ISWAN members.
All profits from this training will go directly towards the operating costs of our charitable services at ISWAN. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our 24-hour helpline SeafarerHelp and regional teams in India, the Philippines and Nigeria have experienced an unprecedented increase in demand for our services from seafarers and their families needing our help. Any funds raised from this training will help us to increase our resources during this incredibly busy time.
Testimonials
'The benefit of Dr. Blackburn’s experience and applicable statistical evidence made the course very specific to the seafaring situation, which is difficult to find elsewhere'
'One of the best online training!'
'A very interesting course, which I would highly recommend for all seastaff (not just senior staff). It was engaging, inclusive and well presented'
'I thought the training was really beneficial to everyone involved, regardless of their rank or role in the company. The interactive sessions made the experience more engaging and interesting to participate in'
Book now
We are running this two-module course twice in March 2021. Places are limited so make sure you register now to secure yours:
Option 1:
Module 1: Tuesday 16th March, 14:00 – 18:30 GMT
Module 2: Wednesday 17th March, 14:00 – 18:30 GMT
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/maritime-mental-health-awareness-16-17-march-2021-registration-142086006069
Option 2:
Module 1: Wednesday 24th March, 09:00 – 13:30 GMT
Module 2: Thursday 25th March, 09:00 – 13:30 GMT
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/maritime-mental-health-awareness-24-25-march-2021-registration-142108657821
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