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Pilots want rule changes that discourage mental health …

(4 days ago) WebAt a safety forum Wednesday in Washington, pilots and safety experts urged federal regulators to reform rules that discourage pilots from getting treatment. WASHINGTON — When commercial pilot

https://www.npr.org/2023/12/06/1217591486/pilots-mental-health-treatment-lose-license-ntsb-faa

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Air Force Pilots Now Can Start Mental Health Treatment …

(Just Now) WebAir Force Pilots Now Can Start Mental Health Treatment and Won't Immediately Be Pulled from Flight Status Pilots with the 13th Bomb Squadron practice their flying skills in the T-38 Talon at

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/05/07/new-air-force-policy-allows-pilots-continue-flying-while-seeking-mental-health-treatment.html

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We Need to Change the System That Keeps Pilots from …

(2 days ago) WebWe must rethink the system that drives pilots from attending to their mental health and change what seeking mental health care …

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/we-need-to-change-the-system-that-keeps-pilots-from-seeking-mental-health-care/

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Pilots hide mental health issues so they don’t ‘lose their wings’

(8 days ago) WebPilots hide mental health issues so they don’t ‘lose their wings’. Grounded pilots face lengthy waits and expensive evaluations to get back in the cockpit. By Andrea Sachs. Updated December

https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2023/12/15/pilots-mental-health-faa-certification/

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How Federal Restrictions Force Pilots To Hide Mental Illness

(7 days ago) WebLittle data exists on pilot mental health, most likely because of the stigmatization and fear of the repercussions, Eisen said. A 2016 Harvard University survey found that 12.6% of the 1,848 airline pilots who completed the survey were clinically depressed, and 4% reported having suicidal thoughts within the past two weeks. While …

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pilots-mental-health-depression-anxiety_n_60d391e0e4b06005129e235a

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Pilots Avoid Mental Health Treatment Because of Stigma, …

(1 days ago) WebPilots fear they'll lose their wings if they disclose mental health treatment — and they say the FAA's stringent policies are to blame. Moments before an off-duty pilot tried to pull two red

https://www.businessinsider.com/pilot-mental-illness-faa-regulations-joseph-emerson-2023-11

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FAA publishes mental health recommendations - AOPA

(2 days ago) WebThe FAA formed a Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) in December to address barriers that prevent pilots and air traffic controllers from disclosing and seeking care for mental health issues. The 169-page report outlines a series of 24 recommendations that include creating a non-punitive …

https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2024/april/03/faa-publishes-mental-health-recommendations

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It’s Time to Act on Pilots’ Mental Health Scientific American

(3 days ago) WebMultiple mental health incidents in pilots, including a recent one in which an off-duty airline pilot attempted to shut down the engines of a full passenger aircraft amid a mental health crisis,

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/its-time-to-act-on-pilots-mental-health/

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Pilot Mental Fitness Federal Aviation Administration

(Just Now) WebThe FAA is committed to prioritizing the mental health of pilots. A July 2023 Office of Inspector General report found that the agency has “comprehensive procedures to evaluate pilots’ psychological health.”. The FAA encourages pilots to seek help if they have a mental-health condition since most, if treated, do not disqualify a pilot

https://www.faa.gov/pilot-mental-fitness

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Pilots criticize FAA for outdated, prohibitive mental health policies

(6 days ago) WebPilots speak out on mental health policies provided by FAA 04:51. Some pilots say it's an issue many are afraid to talk about, but should be taking about - the Federal Aviation Administration's

https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/pilots-crying-out-help-pilots-criticize-faa-outdated-prohibitive-mental-health-policies/

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Warning over pilots’ mental health as planes return to skies

(1 days ago) WebFirst published on Wed 2 Jun 2021 06.49 EDT. Airlines are overlooking the mental health and wellbeing of pilots and other aviation workers in their scramble to get planes flying again, according

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/jun/02/pilots-mental-health-planes-covid-airlines

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Pilots Need Mental Health Care Too Psychology Today

(4 days ago) WebOn April 26, 2023, the heading of a Fox News report was, “Mental health in aviation: Pilots are suffering in silence, afraid to get wings clipped. Over half of the pilots surveyed (by Fox) admit

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/law-disorder/202308/pilots-need-mental-health-care-too

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Pilots, and airlines, are struggling with mental health. Here's what

(4 days ago) WebPilots can connect with other pilots to share challenges. The program has pilots who are members of the Allied Pilot Association to serve as "Wingman committee volunteers" to assist with mental

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-airlines-struggling-mental-health-theyre.html

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Fit to Fly? Why so Many Pilots Hide their Physical and Mental …

(7 days ago) WebRecent studies are revealing some troubling figures about pilots trying to hide their mental and physical health issues. We’ve talked about the impact of mental health on flight safety, but the issue is bigger than that. One study showed that 72% of 4320 military pilots reported a history of healthcare avoidance behaviour, and 42% of pilots

https://pilotswhoaskwhy.com/2024/02/12/fit-to-fly-why-so-many-pilots-hide-their-physical-and-mental-health-struggles/

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Think Your Job Is Depressing? Try Being an Airline Pilot

(8 days ago) WebThis latest mental health study has its own limitations, including the fact that it relies on self-reporting and a relatively sample size compared to total pilot numbers worldwide (in the U.S

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/airline-pilots-are-really-depressed-180961475/

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Pilots say they're afraid to seek mental health care. The FAA says …

(4 days ago) WebThe FAA says it's listening. For decades, pilots have been reluctant to seek mental health care for fear of losing their licenses. At a safety forum Wednesday in Washington, pilots and safety

https://www.knpr.org/npr/2023-12-06/pilots-say-theyre-afraid-to-seek-mental-health-care-the-faa-says-its-listening

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Many pilots don’t report anxiety, depression; Experts explain why

(4 days ago) WebOver 50% of U.S. pilots in our sample reported a history of health care avoidance due to these same issues.”. Many pilots believe that if they are honest about mental health struggles, they will

https://www.kptv.com/2023/10/26/pilots-must-show-mental-fitness-fly-many-dont-report-anxiety-depression-experts-explain-why/

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Pilot Mental Health Campaign

(1 days ago) WebThe system is broken. The Pilot Mental Health Campaign (PMHC) is the only advocacy group dedicated to creating a modern aeromedical system that works for both pilots and passengers. Thanks to the courage of pilot advocates and unprecedented public attention, our movement is finally shedding awareness on the government-imposed …

https://www.pmhc.org/

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If I'm in Aviation and I Have a Mental Health Issue, What - Flying

(2 days ago) WebTo close FLYING‘s recent Mental Health Roundtable, Read More: Why Pilots Don’t Want To Talk About Mental Health—and Why They Should. Jeremy Kariuki and Michael Wildes

https://www.flyingmag.com/experts-give-advice-to-those-in-aviation-going-through-mental-health-issues/

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Mental Health and Aviation - FLYING Magazine

(3 days ago) WebNTSB Hosts Panel on Mental Health. December 12, 2023 / By Meg Godlewski Why Pilots Don’t Want To Talk About Mental Health—and Why They Should. May 17, 2022 / By Ashley Barajas, Sara

https://www.flyingmag.com/mental-health-and-aviation/

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Pilots speak out on mental health policies provided by FAA

(3 days ago) WebCBS News Colorado investigative reporter Kati Weis continues to dig deep into the conversations surrounding the FAA's mental health policies and why pilots a

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu6YseT1p5w

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The Hidden Impact of Pilot Mental Health on Flight Safety

(7 days ago) WebAll safety-dependent traits will improve if mental health is taken care of. Taking care of yourself as a pilot, mentally and physically, benefits flight safety, efficiency, teamwork, monitoring, communication, and most other things that are crucial on the flight deck. 2) Improved relationships at both work and home: Flying requires cooperation

https://pilotswhoaskwhy.com/2023/04/24/the-hidden-impact-of-pilot-mental-health-on-flight-safety/

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