#SARyouOK? #SARyouOK? Home Podcasts Videos #SARyouOK? Search-and-rescue (SAR) workers often face stresses that are not present in other high-risk fields of work. SAR first responders often put themselves in harm's way, repeatedly putting their physical and mental wellbeing at risk. According to research conducted by King's College London, on behalf of Human Rights at Sea, SAR first responders face the same risk of suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as that of combat veterans. For this reason, the IMRF is proud to launch its #SARyouOK? Initiative in order to increase awareness and further break down the stigma that is attached to mental health and wellbeing issues faced by those working in the maritime SAR sector. #SARyouOK? Guidance Following extensive collaborative research between members of the SAR community, including those who are members of the IMRF and those are not, the IMRF compiled its official #SARyouOK? Guidance document in February 2024. The core of the guidance is structured around the 'Prepare, Normalise, Support' approach to help manage stress and trauma among SAR personnel. The guidance also emphasises the need for an organisational commitment to mental health and wellbeing, including organisational culture, good working conditions and having clear policies and procedures in place. You can access the IMRF's #SARyouOK? Guidance Document in full for free below: Download #SARYouOK? Guidance #SARyouOK? Videos Throughout the #SARyouOK? initiative, we have interviewed members of the maritime SAR community who have wanted to share their own personal stories and experiences about the impact of mental health in their work and lives. Click here to view all of our videos with members of the SAR community who share their experiences about mental health and wellbeing in the sector. SARyouOK? Podcasts Throughout the #SARyouOK? initiative, we have spoken with experts across the wider industry about the impact of mental health and wellbeing for those who operate at sea and on shore. Our interviews include: Matthew Mitchell, Director of Policy, US Coast Guard #SARyouOK? Webinars We have hosted a number of webinars for the IMRF and wider maritime SAR community on the impacts of mental health in maritime SAR. You can access all of the webinars below for free: If you have any questions and/or would like any further information or to assist us with our #SARyouOK? Initiative, please contact Caroline Jupe at [email protected]. In the meantime, if you would like to be kept updated on our latest news you can sign up to our newsletter. Manage Cookie Preferences