The gut-brain axis highlights the link between your digestive system and mental health. A healthy gut microbiome produces neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, regulating mood and cognitive function. Dysbiosis, caused by processed foods, stress, or antibiotics, disrupts this balance, leading to inflammation and mental health challenges like anxiety and depression. Support gut health with a diverse diet, probiotics, prebiotics, and stress management techniques like mindfulness and exercise for a resilient mind.

Explore the evolving challenges of seafaring, including isolation, mental health issues, and the erosion of onboard social dynamics. Steven Jones discusses solutions to improve seafarers' wellbeing.
Enhancing mental health resources for seafarers is crucial to their wellbeing. Access to professional counselling, whether onboard or via remote consultations, offers essential support for managing mental health challenges.
Mental health awareness programs are vital for reducing stigma, educating seafarers, and encouraging help-seeking behaviour. Supportive industry policies and culturally sensi

Wellness is a journey shaped by our experiences, heritage, and community, honouring the past while aiming for a healthier, sustainable future.
In conclusion, wellness is a journey shaped by our experiences, heritage, and community. It is about honouring our past while striving for a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone. By integrating ESG principles into our mission at CÓCOES, we can create a world where wellness is not just an individual pursuit but a shared commitment to the well-being of all. Together, we can pave the way for a more equitable, sustainable, and mindful society.

Janet Ledger champions DEI and belonging, fostering inclusive communities and businesses where diverse voices are valued and empowered.
Prioritising mental health and wellbeing is critical, both for myself and the Community Business team. We have comprehensive leave policies – I recently took 10 days off to recharge without stress. Personally, I try to stay on the basics like healthy eating, regular exercise and focussing on sleep as I know that without that I struggle to function at the level I want and need to. This also makes managing stress levels and my mental health far easier. Of cour