The only Mental Health First Aid course taught to crew by crew
A Mental Health First Aid solution and a globally recognised mechanism to train and support people in the seafaring industry.
We train seafarers to become Mental Health First Aiders, which we feel is as important as STCW certifications. Mental Health First Aid is a practical resource for crew to tackle, recognise and fortify their own and others’ mental health on board. MHFA is an opportunity to reduce depression and anxiety risks in seafarers, which may also reduce risks of injury and illness, and drastically improve crew retention.
Join our community of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®)
Talking about mental health in the maritime industry is critical because we are not currently doing it. When SEAS THE MIND started in 2021, it felt like nobody in yachting was talking about it and that needed to change. There is an important relationship between physical, mental and social health and we, in our multi-billion-pound industry, have done little to fortify the growing and universal understanding that there is no health without mental health. Mental health training equips you with an understanding of mental health issues, the signs and symptoms associated with them and how to signpost yourself or others towards help, and is both crucial and something we believe should be mandatory in the maritime industry.
Train and Support your crew with expert mental health training adapted for life at sea and the industries supporting seafarers.
Life onboard will be having an impact on your crew and their mental health and wellbeing. We are focused on providing support to your boat through adapted training and maritime specific resources.
We will support you to look after the mental health of yourself and your crew following the completion of your course.
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid is an educational course that teaches people how to identify, understand and help a person who may be developing a mental health issue. In the same way, as we learn physical first aid, for STCW95, Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to recognise those crucial warning signs of mental ill-health. You can follow MHFA England here: www.facebook.com/MHFAEngland
We offer two MHFA approved courses:
Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Aware
Interested in attending an MHFA course in London? Or prefer to have training on your yacht?
