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Back to EpisodesPTSD, Sleep, and Safety in Commercial Fishing + What We Can Do To Help Our Fishermen with Amanda Roome
Description
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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