The UK Psych Health and Safety Podcast cover image

Psychological Distress In the Aviation Industry and the Support Provided - with Dr Joan Cahill and Paul Cullen

The UK Psych Health and Safety Podcast

00:00

Are You Having Mental Health Problems as a Pilot?

paul and joan are two pilots from Ireland who have worked in the aviation industry for 25 years. They say that mental health is a performance factor, but we're looking at how it degrades safety rather than how it enhances safety. Paul: 'We need to change the narrative on mental health' Joe: 'I would also argue that rules around medical certification and fitness for duty should be more rigidly applied'

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app