Why Pilots Don’t Want To Talk About Mental Health—and Why They Should
Pilots get anxiety and depression just like many of the rest of us do, but they seem less likely to seek support and treatment. Why? How can we change it?
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Watch: A FLYING Roundtable Discussion on Mental Health and Aviation
To mark Mental Health Month Awareness Month, FLYING gathered a quartet of experts to discuss the state of mental health and the aviation industry.
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.
What’s Changed at the University of North Dakota Since Its 2021 Tragedy?
Elizabeth Bjerke, an associate dean at the University of North Dakota, discusses what’s changed at her school since the death of flight student John Hauser, and what changes are still to come.
If I’m in Aviation and I Have a Mental Health Issue, What Should I Do?
Watch as an expert panel gives advice to those wrestling with that question.
‘We Don’t Want The Pilot To Hit The Wall’
As part of FLYING’s Mental Health Roundtable, one expert spells out the importance of preventative measures.
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.
