How Should The FAA Account For Differences in Gender and Culture As It Relates to Mental Health?

Aeromedical researcher Dr. William Hoffman says where the conversation begins is very striking.

Aeromedical researcher Dr. William Hoffman.

Key Takeaways:

Mental health issues in pilots can be expressed differently depending on gender and cultural background.
The article raises the question of whether and how the FAA should incorporate these diverse factors into its mental health procedures.
John Hackworth, cofounder of Professional Pilots of Tomorrow, provides expert insight on this topic.

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Things like gender and cultural background can affect how someone demonstrates a mental health issue. Should the FAA account for this in their procedures? If so, how should they? John Hackworth, the cofounder of Professional Pilots of Tomorrow, a national pilot support organization, weighs in.