Mental Health Awareness
Seafaring has often been characterized as a ‘hazardous profession’ with regard to both physical and psychological well-being.
Numerous factors, such as challenging living conditions, extended work hours, financial concerns, and the isolation that often accompanies extended periods away from loved ones, can serve as catalysts for mental health challenges.
This Mental Health course addresses the psychological well-being of seafarers.
Learning objectives of Mental Health Course:
- To create awareness on the mental aspect of health
- To understand the relevance of the topic for the maritime industry
- To recognize the common symptoms of Mental Health disorders
- To understand the different stages of improving Mental Health
- To develop an understanding on importance of resilience building
- To achieve understanding on diagnosis and treatment methods
Course content
- To create awareness on the mental aspect of health
- To understand the relevance of the topic for the maritime industry
- To recognize the common symptoms of Mental Health disorders
- To understand the different stages of improving Mental Health
- To develop an understanding on importance of resilience building
- To achieve understanding on diagnosis and treatment methods
Certification:
- The Assessment consists of multiple-choice questions
- After passing the assessment, you will receive a download link for your signed and stamped certificate approved by ECMT (Emergency Control and Maritime Training)
- You are free to (re)print your certificate anytime. An original hard-copy by mail can be ordered (not included)
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How it works
1. Sign up
Go digital and save time. Simply sign up and you can start the course immediately.
2. Take the course
You will need a PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone (iOS or Android). You can take the course online or download the course.
3. Assessment
The Assessment consists of multiple-choice questions. Upon successful completion of the assesment you will receive your certificate.
4. Certificate
You will receive a download link for your certificate. You are free to (re)print your certificate anytime. A signed and stamped original hard-copy by mail can be ordered.
FAQ
The Mental Health Awareness course is designed to enhance understanding of mental well-being across various environments. It covers the importance of mental health awareness, highlights its relevance in demanding industries, and helps learners recognize common symptoms of mental health disorders. Participants will gain insights into the different stages of mental health improvement, resilience-building techniques, and available methods for diagnosis and treatment. This course aims to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to support their own mental well-being and that of others.
The course is suitable for anyone looking to improve their understanding of mental health, from entry-level employees to senior staff, regardless of industry.
Yes, after completing the course and passing the assessment, you’ll receive a mental health awareness certificate, proving your understanding of mental health. The certificate is approved by EC-MT, the Netherlands, ensuring its recognition and credibility.
Yes, this course is fully accessible online on all devices, allowing you to complete it entirely at your own time and pace.
The course is offered fully in English, making it accessible to a wide audience across different regions and industries.
On average, the course takes about 4 hours to complete, though the exact time may vary depending on your level of English and individual learning speed.