Building Resilience: Fostering empathy towards mental health issues

The pandemic has led to increased stress, fear and anxiety. People are worried about their personal health as well as their beloved ones’ whereas uncertainty about an effective cure prevails. What is more, public health actions, such as social distancing, can make people feel isolated and lonely while many struggle with their financial situation. Overall, the pandemic has many implications on one’s life. With regards to seafarers, pandemic may increase stress exponentially, considering that crew change remains challenging.

Your Health: Portion size

The portion chart provides general guidelines and food examples for more healthy balanced consumption.

ISWAN: Social interaction matters for crews’ wellbeing

SWAN conducted a research concerning the wellbeing for crew onboard and the challenges arising from isolation, highlighting the importance of social interaction and the key role it plays in seafarer's life.