The Sunday Read: ‘Why Airline Pilots Feel Pushed to Hide Their Mental Illness’
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Navigating Mental Health in Aviation
This chapter explores the struggles airline pilots face with mental health issues, particularly the stigma and fear of career repercussions that prevent them from seeking help. It recounts personal experiences and the implications of FAA regulations that impact pilots' mental health disclosures, especially in light of tragic incidents such as the Germanwings crash. The narrative emphasizes the urgent need for improved support systems and policy reforms to address mental health challenges in the aviation industry.
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