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WEBINAR - Seafarers' Mental Health & Well-being: Lives and Dignity at Sea
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Seafarers are the cornerstone of global trade and essential to maintaining the worldwide economy and promoting a sustainable future. The working and living conditions on board ships substantially impact seafarers' mental health and well-being, affecting maritime operations' occupational health and safety. In June 2024, the Inquiry Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing published a special collection on the Mental Health and Well-being of Seafarers, promoted by researchers from the World Maritime University (WMU). This collection comprises recent studies by worldwide scholars examining seafarers' mental health and well-being.
A two-part webinar series is a collaborative effort that brings together the authors of this special collection, mental health professionals, seafarers, and researchers. They are designed to foster a discussion on the interrelation of their research findings and real-world practices, with the goal of enhancing seafarers' working and living conditions. The event(s) will also address work and life aspects, including health, safety, and well-being, and explore ways to better support seafarers in their pivotal role as key workers.
The webinars will consist of two parts. Different papers of the special collection will be presented, followed by a panel discussion. These webinars offer participants a unique opportunity to gain insights and perspectives that can significantly contribute to the improvement of seafarers' mental health and well-being.
Session 1 - Seafarers' Mental Health & Well-being: Translating Research into Practice
17 October 2024
14.00-15.30 CEST
Learn more and register here.
Session 2 - Seafarers' Mental Health & Well-being: Lives & Dignity at Sea
14 November 2024
14.00 - 15.30 CET
MODERATORS
Dr. Maria Carrera-Arce, Lecturer (Research/Maritime Safety and Environmental Administration), World Maritime University, Sweden
Dr. Inga Bartusevičienė, Associate Professor, Maritime Education and Training, World Maritime University, Sweden
PANELISTS
The Role of Information and Communication Technology in Seafarers’ Well-Being.
Dr. Sanley S. Abila, Associate Researcher, Seafarers International Research Centre, UK
Employment Practices, Cost Minimization, and Their Implications for Food Provisions and Seafarers’
Wellbeing on board Ships
Dr. Polina Baum-Talmor, Research Associate, Dalhousie University, Canada
Dr. Çağatay Edgücan Şahin, Professor, Ordu University, Türkiye
Work-Induced Sexual Abstinence and Psychological Health of Chinese Male Seafarers
Mr. Bin Dong, Seafarer, MSc, COSCO SHIPPING Seafarer Management Co, LtD, China
Dr. Chuanzhong Tang, Associate Professor, Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, China
Mixed-methodology Approach to Seafarers’ Sleep on Board
Dr. Marko Galić, MA, HR Associate, Tommy Ltd, Croatia
Mr. Charles Watkins, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Clinical Psych./Psychotherapist, Mental
Health Support Solutions
Register for session 2 here.