
Insight: Suicide prevention for yachties
By Georgia Tindale Content note: This article contains discussion of suicide. In recent years, there has been a clear increase in the number of conversations around mental health within the yachting industry, with helplines and other organisations such as 'Yacht Crew Help' stepping in to fill the gap which was previously evident for those looking for support and guidance on board their vessels when times get tough. More broadly, as well as helplines and more immediate help for those in crisis, there has also been an uplift in the number of instructional courses appearing that help to educate those in yachting on this topic. These cover topics such as how to identify the warning signs of suicide and mental health difficulties among friends and fellow crew, what ...