THE recent research study conducted by the National Maritime Polytechnic, “Assessing the Mental Health and Well-being of Filipino Seafarers,” has revealed significant data on the prevalence of mental disorders and suicides among Filipino seafarers, highlighting the critical need for targeted interventions and support.
From 2018 to 2022, 189 Filipino seafarers were diagnosed with mental disorders, with cases steadily increasing each year: 23 in 2018, 25 in 2019, 34 in 2020, 43 in 2021, and 64 in 2022. Anxiety disorders (46.03 percent) and depressive disorders (38.62 percent) were the most common, followed by schizophrenia (6.35 percent) and post-traumatic stress disorder (6.35 percent).
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