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US Coast Guard collision at sea.

B G McCaughey

    Journal of Human Stress
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    A maritime collision caused psychological distress, including shock, anger, sadness, and guilt, in Coast Guard survivors. Immediate intervention by the Special Psychiatric Rapid Intervention Team (SPRINT) was crucial for mental health support.

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    Area of Science:

    • Maritime Safety
    • Psychotraumatology
    • Disaster Mental Health

    Background:

    • A collision between the USCGC Cuyahoga and the motor vessel Santa Cruz II caused significant psychological distress.
    • Coast Guard crewmen experienced adverse mental health reactions following the maritime disaster.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the psychological impact of a maritime collision on Coast Guard survivors.
    • To summarize the psychiatric reactions and identify factors contributing to the success of mental health interventions.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of psychiatric records from 18 survivors.
    • Inclusion of anecdotal comments from the US Navy Special Psychiatric Rapid Intervention Team (SPRINT) members.
    • Qualitative summary of psychological reactions and intervention effectiveness.

    Main Results:

    • The most prevalent psychological reactions observed were shock, anger, sadness, and guilt.
    • Spouses of survivors experienced bereavement and sought to understand their partners' reactions.
    • Key factors for successful intervention included strong communication and support from command, confidentiality assurances, and prompt SPRINT deployment.

    Conclusions:

    • Maritime disasters can precipitate severe psychological distress in survivors.
    • The Special Psychiatric Rapid Intervention Team (SPRINT) played a vital role in providing timely mental health services.
    • Effective support systems and immediate intervention are critical for mitigating psychological trauma in disaster survivors.

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