Wellness of Seafarers

Abstract

Seafaring is a particular profession, in which workers are usually exposed to different environment that are related to the different duties on board ships. This profession demands more than most others by disturbing the mind, soul and body. Being far from home, away from people they care-about and dealing with a tough job in difficult situation can take a turn at any time. It is a need for the hour to address the mental health and wellbeing of them and to look into the issue, how to go about. We can understand there is a human and professional need to be addressed in this profession where the seafarers are away from their dear ones. When both the needs are not met adequately they undergo a state of stress, anger, upset, resentment and gradual decline in mental health and wellbeing. Depression and loneliness are the prime problem faced by them. Mental health issues are on the rise globally. This is a growing issue to be faced, explored, understood and encountered. This paper aims to explore the issues relating to mental wellbeing of the seafarers and to address the actions already in place. The paper wish to give exploratory report on the helping hand to be provided to the seafarers before they start their career or after they encounter the issues.

Key words: seafarers, seafaring, wellness, mental health, Stress, depression.