SH267: “Diver's depression” It's time to tackle stigma and taboos

Counter-Errorism in Diving: Applying Human Factors to Diving · Apr 4, 2026 · 9m

This episode explores the link between diving, mental health, and trust, showing that anxiety, depression, and therapy are common parts of normal life and are also present in the diving community. Many divers hide mental health challenges or medication use because they fear judgment, exclusion, or losing opportunities, which actually makes diving less safe. The key message is that safety underwater depends more on trust between people than on equipment, and that honesty and psychological safety in a dive team allow divers to support each other properly. The episode explains that common…