You’ve likely been hearing a lot about mental health over the past few years. It’s no wonder — the crew job is tough on both physical and mental health. Very long hours, stress, and no privacy can take its toll.
Capt. Kelly J. Gordon is no stranger to talking about mental health. Over the past few years, she has hosted several mental health seminars as she tries to illuminate the issues faced by crew in the yachting industry. Her latest endeavor is creating a mental health survey to accurately gauge the mental health experiences of yacht crew and shore-side support staff, shed light on the challenges, and identify areas where mental health resources can be improved.
Her Yachties Minds Matter survey, sponsored by Suntex, investigates how prevalent alcohol and drug abuse is in yachting, in addition to sexual harassment and bullying.
“This survey is an important tool to help us understand these challenges better and to advocate for the necessary resources and support systems that can make a significant difference in the lives of yacht crew and shore-side support staff,” Gordon said.
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