How Can The Aviation Industry Encourage People to Self-Report Their Mental Health Conditions?

Elizabeth Bjerke, Associate Dean and Professor at the University of North Dakota and John Hackworth, a cofounder of Professional Pilots of Tomorrow weigh in.

Elizabeth Bjerke, Associate Dean and Professor at the University of North Dakota. [YouTube Screenshot]

Key Takeaways:

FLYING magazine hosted an expert panel during Mental Health Awareness Month to discuss mental health in the aviation industry.
A central theme of the discussion was how the aviation industry can foster an environment where individuals feel secure enough to report mental health issues.
The linked article further explores pilots' reluctance to discuss mental health and highlights the importance of addressing these concerns.

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To mark Mental Health Month Awareness Month, FLYING gathered together a quartet of experts to discuss the state of mental health and the aviation industry.

In this clip from that discussion, moderator Jeremy Kariuki asks the panel how the aviation industry can give people enough security to report when they’re having a mental health issue.

Elizabeth Bjerke, Associate Dean and Professor at the University of North Dakota and John Hackworth, a cofounder of Professional Pilots of Tomorrow weigh in.