PTSD, Sleep, and Safety in Commercial Fishing + What We Can Do To Help Our Fishermen with Amanda Roome

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

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