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Managing your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

ISWAN has just launched a new video, aimed at seafarers, with Dr Kate Thompson, a counselling psychologist.

ISWAN has just launched a new video, aimed at seafarers, with Dr Kate Thompson, a counselling psychologist. The video provides guidance and information on managing the mental health of seafarers during this COVID-19 pandemic. Seafarers are not only worried about their own health but also about the health of their families and friends back home. The video provides advice to seafarers about staying mentally safe and well while on board and ashore during this crisis.

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