Cultural values rewrite seafarer support in Asia, says MHSS’ Stella Kiss

Cultural values rewrite seafarer support in Asia, says MHSS’ Stella Kiss
Gary Dixon 24 November 2024

German organisation reaches out to seafarers with new staff and offices

Germany’s seafarer support network, Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS), is expanding its reach in Asia with new offices and staff.

The company tells TradeWinds that local psychiatrists and psychologists are key to understanding the needs of crew members from countries where mental health problems are often stigmatised.

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MHSS general manager Stella Kiss said: “We’ve been expanding all over Asia.

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