The Long Haul: Life at Sea Takes a Toll on Mental Health As the USS Abraham Lincoln returns to port after nine months at sea, one might expect the crew's homecoming to be met with celebration and relief.
However, amidst the fanfare, another story often gets overlooked – the mental health struggles that come with life on an aircraft carrier. Life on a ship like the Lincoln is hardly conducive to good mental health.
The confines of a steel box with thousands of people for months on end can be overwhelming, with no escape from the cacophony of sounds, smells, and emotions that accompany living in close quarters.