The following videos are recordings focused on the #SARYouOK initiative. Topics primarily cover mental health in SAR especially foremost topics facing the maritime SAR sector.
Orlando Max Avis
Orlando Max Avis from SOS Méditerranée discusses the enormous personal risks to save others in the maritime SAR sector, which may result in ineffective ways to conduct their daily tasks.
Launch Video
From those working on the front-line to those working behind the scenes, maritime SAR personnel encounter unique challenges and stresses in their line of work.
David Jardine Smith, former IMRF MRO Project Manager
David Jardine-Smith talks from personal experience to the IMRF about the importance of mental health and safety awareness in SAR organisations, regardless of your role in the SAR ecosystem.
Phil Bostock, Head of International Liaison for His Majesty’s Coastguard
Search and rescue first responders face pressures unlike any other industry. These individuals often put their own personal safety at risk every single day to ensure that those at sea are safe.
Dominika Wanczyk, Medical Manager, SOS Mediterrannee
We talk to Dominika Wanczyk from SOS Méditerranée about the importance of ensuring the right processes and training is in place to support SAR personnel and those they save.
Jacob Tas, CEO, KNRM
Jacob Tas talks about the sometimes tragic nature of maritime SAR operations and how SAR organisations must do their bit to support their crews during these difficult events.
Graeme Harding, Training Manager, NSRI
Graeme Harding from South Africa’s NSRI talks about the importance of speaking up about mental health and how necessary mental health and wellbeing programmes are.
Alex Barrell, Commissioner, Marine Rescue New South Wales
Alex Barrell from Australia's MRNSW talks about how SAR first responders need resources to speak about traumatic situations and their feelings.
Jorge Diena, Former President, ADES, Uruguay
Jorge Diena from Uruguay's ADES notes about how South American SAR organisations are in the early stages of developing mental health and wellbeing processes to benefit their crew
Sylvian Moynault, Operational Coordinator, SNSM
Sylvian Moynault from SNSM in France says SAR organisations should promote an open discussion about mental health and wellbeing, and assist those who have experienced harmful or difficult situations