Over the past decade more than 6 000 seafarers have been held hostage by pirates, often enduring prolonged captivity and intense psychological pressure.
Mental Health Support Solutions MHSS reports that the mental and emotional impact of these experiences can last long after seafarers have been released, supporting the OneCare Group service providers concern that affected mariners face serious long-term mental health challenges.
MHSS clinical psychologist, Alexander Dimitrevich, who has extensive experience working with piracy survivors, has conducted more than 140 interviews and meetings with former hostages and their families.
