Course content :
The IAMI GUEST Mental Health and Wellbeing for Yachts course is an innovative program designed for the superyacht community, including crew members, management companies, recruitment agencies, and charter brokers. This initiative addresses the growing importance of mental health awareness and support both onboard and ashore. Developed by yachting experts and mental health professionals, it equips participants with the tools and knowledge needed to foster a healthier, more empathetic, and supportive working environment.
Course Overview
This comprehensive course empowers participants to:
- Recognize signs of emotional distress and identify behaviours linked to industry-specific stressors and triggers.
- Promote open communication and respond compassionately to mental health challenges.
- Support wellbeing onboard through practical strategies and access to professional resources.
The training addresses the unique conditions experienced by yacht crew and shore-based personnel, creating a supportive setting where participants can explore personal concerns and develop effective strategies for managing mental health.
Target Audience
The course is open to all levels of yacht crew and shore-based personnel, including:
- Crew management professionals.
- Recruitment and HR teams.
- Charter brokers and yacht managers.
- Private residence managers and staff.
It provides foundational training and is a stepping stone toward advanced mental health courses, such as Mental Health First Aid.
Course Objectives
- Promote Mental Health Awareness
– Understand the importance of emotional wellbeing in maintaining professionalism and safety onboard. - Enhance Recognition Skills
– Identify behaviours linked to anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
– Learn to manage stressors and triggers effectively. - Encourage Open Communication
– Break the stigma around mental health using supportive language and strategies.
– Provide access to professional resources when required. - Address Onboard Challenges
– Explore the psychological stressors unique to the yachting environment.
– Equip participants to handle mental health challenges with empathy and compassion.
Course Features
- Industry-Relevant Design: Developed collaboratively by mental health professionals and yachting experts.
- Accreditation: Recognized by IAMI as part of the GUEST program (Unit 44).
- Tailored Support: Targets both onboard and shore-based challenges to provide long-term solutions for mental health within the yachting industry.
- Safe Learning Environment: Encourages participants to explore personal triggers and areas of concern in a supportive setting.
Why Choose This Course?
The IAMI GUEST Mental Health and Wellbeing Course offers a unique opportunity for yacht crews and industry professionals to acquire essential skills for recognizing and responding to signs of psychological distress.
- The program provides practical strategies for managing emotional well-being in high-pressure environments, while fostering a culture of support and open communication.
- By investing in this course, participants strengthen their ability to work safely, effectively and compassionately, while contributing to a more resilient, professional and safety-oriented yachting community.
This training is a crucial step in promoting an environment that values mental health and emotional well-being, supporting a sustainable and supportive industry.
Certification :
La Belle Classe Academy
Prices
Price per person in person:
- €370 for non-members
- €308 for members
Price per person online:
- €185 for non-members
- €154 for members
Price per person onboard:
- €420 for non-members
- €350 for members
Group pricing (starting from 5 pax): Contact us
