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Accessible Care for the Commercial Fishing Industry

October 25, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

Last updated on November 28th, 2022 at 08:33 am

Summary: This webinar will introduce participants to current challenges in the commercial fishing industry and how they are impacting the mental health and well-being of commercial fishermen and their communities. The presenters will also share resources that are available (and in the process of being created) that are intended to promote mental health awareness and provide resources for fishermen seeking support.

Intended Audience: This presentation is for anyone interested in better understanding the needs of the commercial fishing community, and the work that is being done to support fishermen and their communities.

Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Have a general understanding of challenges that affect the mental and physical health of individuals who earn their living from fishing.
  • Learn about work that has been done to support the mental and physical health of commercial fishermen.
  • Find helpful resources that are available (or in the process of being made available) to support the work of providers interested in working with the commercial fishing community, or for anyone who wants to know more about health and wellness in the fishing community in general. (i.e., Fishing Forward podcast, FishAbility, ManTherapy)

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Date:
October 25, 2022
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT
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