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In an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, Ms. Güven Kale, Chief Clinical Officer (CCO), MHSS, recommends best practices to ensure good mental health onboard, focusing on a holistic approach that includes connection of mind, body, and spirit.
by Güven Kale

Crew may feel isolated if they are away from loved ones at this time, according to Mental Health Support Solutions
‘It is the time of year when people are more likely to feel undervalued if companies don’t put additional effort into supporting their crew,’ said Mental Health Support Solutions managing director Jannik Grothues...
by Megawati Wijaya

MHSS Mental Health Support Solutions, which was set up to provide support services exclusively to the maritime sector, offers psychological consultations for seafarers needing support for themselves or their crew all year round but the company finds that the holiday season is always a challenging time for the mariners it is working with.

Additional seafarer shortages caused by the war in Ukraine are exacerbating what was already a challenging situation according to Charles Watkins, Founder and CEO of Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS). “Seafarers that MHSS speaks to are reporting very high levels of fatigue,” he said. “The shortage of crew means that they are taking on an ever-increasing workload which involves longer hours and less time off. The result is that many more are suffering from the impact on their mental health that comes with unrelenting fatigue.”