Many of us don’t think about how PTSD and sleep deprivation can affect our fishermen’s mental health, both short-term and long-term. But there are ways to lessen the burden, and today’s guest explains how.
Amanda “Mandy” Roome is a Research Scientist at the Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety in Cooperstown, NY
In this episode, Mandy shares:
- What PTSD really is, and how to check if you have it.
- Understanding fatigue and sleep deprivation on the job
- Learning more about fishermen’s brain health and improvement strategies
- Safety research and how organizations can build trust with fishing communities
Let’s Dive In!
Show Resources:
Amanda (Mandy) Roome, PhD
Research Scientist, Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety in Cooperstown, NY
🌐 https://necenter.org/fishing
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