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Mental Health at Work
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Mental Health at Work

Give your leaders the skills to spot early warning signs, support colleagues effectively, and build a safer, more resilient team culture.

Mental health affects performance, retention and safety

Mental health is no longer just a personal issue, it’s a workplace issue. And in safety-critical industries like maritime, offshore energy and logistics, the risks of ignoring it are high.

We help organisations shift from reactive crisis response to proactive leadership. Our training builds skills that reduce sick leave, support wellbeing, and strengthen team trust.

Did you know?

  • 1 in 3 offshore workers meet the threshold for clinical depression during rotation

  • WHO reports a 4:1 return on mental health investment

  • Early support from managers improves return-to-work outcomes (Danish Health Authority)

Supporting mental health is not just about reducing risk. It’s how you retain skilled people and build a sustainable organisational culture.

Two people in safety vests collaborate on a tablet

Practical, relevant, and focused on your industry

We don’t take a generic HR approach. We build training around the real-world demands of high-pressure environments, remote teams, shift work, long rotations, and safety responsibilities.

Our trainers bring lived industry experience and understand what leaders face day-to-day.

We support teams across:

  • Maritime and shipping operations

  • Offshore oil, gas and wind sectors

  • Ports, terminals, and logistics hubs

  • Global supply chain and technical roles

Our delivery options include:

  • Virtual sessions across time zones

  • On-site training at your location

  • Integrated modules for leadership or safety programmes

Explore our courses

Mental Health First Aid 2 days Face-to-F ace Practical tools to spot signs of distress, offer first support, practice difficult conversations, rules and regulations, and guide colleagues to the right help, certification as Mental Health Supporter

Mental Health First Aid 2 x 5 hours, virtual Practical tools to spot signs of distress, offer first support, and guide colleagues to the right help.

Psychological Safety at the Workplace 3-hour webinar or F2F Learn how to lead through listening, openness, and trust—especially in high-risk environments.

Virtual, Face-to-face and Workshops

Debriefing Critical Incidents ½ day, virtual or F2F Give leaders the structure and language to support teams after stress events or serious incidents.

Difficult Conversations ½ day virtual or in-person workshop Supportive strategies for discussing sensitive topics clearly, calmly and with confidence.

Human Factors and Maritime Safety 1 day, virtual or F2F Focus on workload, stress, and team decision-making in complex operational environments.

Who is it for?

This training is built for those who lead others, especially in demanding, high-responsibility roles. Whether you’re running a vessel crew or managing operations from shore, the way you respond sets the tone for your whole team.

Designed for:

  • Superintendents and officers

  • Frontline managers and shift leaders

  • HSE and HR professionals

  • Crewing and competence teams

  • Operational and safety leaders

We work across the maritime, offshore energy, logistics and transport sectors, supporting leaders wherever their teams operate.

Online Educations

Flexible delivery to fit your operation

We offer courses in virtual, in-person or hybrid formats, adapted to your team’s structure, shift patterns and time zones.

Choose what works for you:

  • Virtual: short sessions with live trainer interaction

  • In-person: full or half-day courses at your site or ours

  • Integrated: embed modules into existing leadership or HSE training

No matter the format, our focus stays the same: practical skills, relevant examples, and clear takeaways you can use right away.

Learn from expert articles and webinars on mental health at work

Pernille Højgaard - Head of Leadership & Culture and Program Management, People & Performance

Psychological safety: the missing piece in organisational resilience

Dennis Arnt Valgren - Principal Consultant

Training the modern supervisor means teaching mental health too

Two workers in high-visibility jackets and helmets stand on a metal walkway, looking thoughtfully into the distance. The image highlights teamwork, safety, and focus within an industrial or maritime setting.

Dr Joanna-Eugenia Bakouni - Learning & Development Manager, Maritime

Tackling seafarer exhaustion in the cruise industry: A dyadic approach for mitigating fatigue and burnout

Dennis Arnt Valgren - Principal Consultant

You cannot fix retention without talking about mental health

two colleagues sharing a high-five, both smiling and expressing a sense of camaraderie and achievement.

Dennis Arnt Valgren - Principal Consultant

What happens when leaders speak up about mental health

People and Performance

Mental Health at Work: Practical Tools for Managers and Safety Leaders

Did you know that up to 80% of workplace incidents are linked to human factors? Mental wellbeing plays a critical role in safety, performance, and how teams function every day. Supporting it isn’t optional - it’s essential.

Captain on the bridge

People and Performance

Psychological Safety at Sea

Pernille Højgaard - Head of Leadership & Culture and Program Management, People & Performance

Psychological safety: the missing piece in organisational resilience

Dennis Arnt Valgren - Principal Consultant

Training the modern supervisor means teaching mental health too

Two workers in high-visibility jackets and helmets stand on a metal walkway, looking thoughtfully into the distance. The image highlights teamwork, safety, and focus within an industrial or maritime setting.

Dr Joanna-Eugenia Bakouni - Learning & Development Manager, Maritime

Tackling seafarer exhaustion in the cruise industry: A dyadic approach for mitigating fatigue and burnout

Dennis Arnt Valgren - Principal Consultant

You cannot fix retention without talking about mental health

two colleagues sharing a high-five, both smiling and expressing a sense of camaraderie and achievement.

Dennis Arnt Valgren - Principal Consultant

What happens when leaders speak up about mental health

People and Performance

Mental Health at Work: Practical Tools for Managers and Safety Leaders

Did you know that up to 80% of workplace incidents are linked to human factors? Mental wellbeing plays a critical role in safety, performance, and how teams function every day. Supporting it isn’t optional - it’s essential.

Captain on the bridge

People and Performance

Psychological Safety at Sea

Putting People First – The Increasing Importance of Human Capital in the Green Transition

Talk to a consultant today

Let’s build safer, more supportive teams

It only takes one trained leader to start changing the culture. Let us help you build a workplace where people feel seen, supported, and safe.

Use the contact form or write directly to our People and Performance team at pandp@maersktraining.com