Working onboard a yacht can be both demanding and unpredictable, often taking a toll on mental health. This fully accredited Mental Wellbeing course, designed specifically for yacht crew, addresses the unique challenges of the industry and promotes a healthier, more resilient crew environment.
Good mental health is essential for overall wellbeing. It empowers you to make informed decisions, build balanced relationships, maintain good physical health, and live a fulfilling life. Mental health issues, however, can affect emotions, thoughts, and behavior—making it even more important to be aware of how these challenges manifest, particularly in high-pressure environments like yachting.
This course is the first of its kind, specifically tailored to the yachting industry and launched at the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show. By focusing on the triggers and causes unique to yacht crew life, it provides deeper insights into mental health, coping strategies, and long-term support for personal and professional wellbeing.
This course is a vital resource for anyone working onboard a yacht, providing essential tools to protect and enhance mental wellbeing in the yachting world.
Upon completion, you will receive the IAMI GUEST Accredited Certificate and continued access to valuable resources.
This course is designed for yacht crew, recruitment agents, management companies, and anyone responsible for the welfare of crew members. Through a 6-hour live online training session, participants will learn how to navigate mental health challenges and support fellow crew members onboard.
Understanding mental health and dispelling stigmas and myths.
Recognizing triggers specific to yacht crew that lead to mental health issues.
dentifying common mental health conditions and when to seek professional help.
Building resilience and self-care techniques tailored to life onboard.
How to offer effective support to fellow crew members.
Accessing professional resources and ongoing assistance.
Participants will also receive course slides and a wealth of additional resources following the training.
This course is led by Angela Wallace, a former yacht crew member with extensive knowledge of the industry’s mental health challenges. Angela is also a certified Mental Health First Aider and currently heads the Welfare Group for the PYA. Her experience, both in yachting and mental health advocacy, ensures participants receive practical, relevant insights tailored to their needs.
Yes, if you are part of the yachting industry and have an interest in promoting mental health awareness, this course is for you.
It’s a live, interactive group course with up to 8 participants, guided by a professional facilitator.
Yes, participants will receive an accredited IAMI GUEST Certificate upon successful completion.
This course may bring up emotional topics. If you feel uncomfortable, you can discreetly message the facilitator and choose to leave. You are welcome to rejoin another session when ready.
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