Morning Session

Day 1

Describe different types and causes of poor mental health

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1.1 Introduction to different types of mental health disorders

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1.2 Possible causes of poor mental health amongst seafarers and shore-based personnel

Afternoon Session

Day 1

Recognise changes in behaviour in self and other seafarers & shore-based personnel

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2.1 Signs, symptoms, changes in behaviour

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2.2 Exploring and understanding the psychological, physical and behaviour signs and symptoms of poor mental health

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2.3 Examining general signs of distress which could be linked to one or more potential mental health illnesses and specific symptoms relating to psychosis - hallucinations, delusions and thought disorder

Morning Session

Day 2

Avoid judging and stigmatising other seafarers and shore-based personnel

When concerned, state actions to take to refer or signpost other seafarers and shore-based personnel

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3.1 Non-judgmental communication & reducing stigma

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3.2 Understanding signposting and referring

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3.3 Responding in a crisis (suicid, panic attack etc)

Afternoon Session

Day 2

Recognise measures that promote wellbeing amongst seafarers and shore personnel

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4.1 The '5 Ways to Wellbeing'

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4.2 Sleep Hygiene

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4.3 Diet

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4.4 Mindfulness

Afternoon Session

Day 2

Course closing address

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5.1 Course Overview