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We Need to Change the System That Keeps Pilots from …

(2 days ago) WEBWe must rethink the system that drives pilots from attending to their mental health and change what seeking mental health care services means in aviation. Data my group and others have gathered

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/we-need-to-change-the-system-that-keeps-pilots-from-seeking-mental-health-care/

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Pilots want rule changes that discourage mental health …

(4 days ago) WEBThe FAA says it's listening. For decades, pilots have been reluctant to seek mental health care for fear of losing their licenses. At a safety forum Wednesday in Washington, pilots and safety

https://www.npr.org/2023/12/06/1217591486/pilots-mental-health-treatment-lose-license-ntsb-faa

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FAA announces new pilot mental health committee ahead of NTSB …

(8 days ago) WEBThe FAA says it will “revoke a pilot’s medical certificate if it becomes aware of significant mental health issues.” Pilots found lying to the FAA face a potential of five years in prison

https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/05/us/faa-pilot-mental-health-committee/index.html

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FAA easing mental health barriers for pilots - AOPA

(1 days ago) WEBIn the meantime, AOPA strongly supports the need for pilots to get the help they need, and will continue to report on advancements in FAA policies around mental health and provide resources for pilots. In addition, we encourage AOPA members to call our Pilot Information Center at 800-872-2672 for help in addressing these and other …

https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/18/faa-easing-mental-health-barriers-for-pilots

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Pilots hide mental health issues so they don’t ‘lose their wings’

(8 days ago) WEBPilots hide mental health issues so they don’t ‘lose their wings’. Grounded pilots face lengthy waits and expensive evaluations to get back in the cockpit. By Andrea Sachs. Updated December

https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2023/12/15/pilots-mental-health-faa-certification/

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FAA to Appoint Rulemaking Committee to Examine Pilot …

(9 days ago) WEBWASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration will establish a Pilot Mental Health Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to provide recommendations on breaking down the barriers that prevent pilots from reporting mental health issues to the agency. “Mental health care has made great strides in recent years, and we want to …

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-appoint-rulemaking-committee-examine-pilot-mental-health

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FAA removes more aeromedical barriers for mental health …

(2 days ago) WEBThe announcement comes less than a month after FAA Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Susan Northrup said the FAA would be reducing aeromedical barriers for mental health concerns. The FAA reviewed a …

https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/june/01/faa-removes-more-aeromedical-barriers-for-mental-health-concerns

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FAA publishes mental health recommendations - AOPA

(2 days ago) WEBThe FAA formed a Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) in December to address barriers that prevent pilots and air traffic controllers from disclosing and seeking care for mental health issues. The 169-page report outlines a series of 24 recommendations that include creating a non-punitive …

https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2024/april/03/faa-publishes-mental-health-recommendations

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It’s Time to Act on Pilots’ Mental Health Scientific American

(3 days ago) WEBThe 24 recommendations directed to the FAA include sweeping changes to current mental health policies, including dropping the need for pilots and controllers to inform the FAA when they see a

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/its-time-to-act-on-pilots-mental-health/

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FAA mental health rules are under scrutiny after off-duty pilot

(2 days ago) WEBLEVINSON: The FAA relies on pilots to self-report mental health issues, and if they do, they might lose their medical clearance required to fly. To regain that clearance, pilots must see FAA

https://www.npr.org/2023/11/03/1210556267/faa-mental-health-rules-are-under-scrutiny-after-off-duty-pilot-tried-to-cut-eng

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Pilot Mental Health Treatment is 'Broken.' A Fix May be Coming.

(9 days ago) WEBA Mental Health Evaluation Process in Need of Reform. “The FAA process is broken,” one pilot who would not speak on the record for fear of career reprisals said of the FAA’s mental health

https://skift.com/2023/11/21/pilot-mental-health-treatment-is-broken-a-fix-may-be-coming/

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We study airline pilot mental health. Here’s how we can do better

(1 days ago) WEBIn our recent study of 3,765 U.S. pilots, 56.1% reported a history of health care-avoidance behavior, including not disclosing health information during aeromedical screening or avoiding care when

https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/we-study-airline-pilot-mental-health-heres-how-we-can-do-better/

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Pilots Need Mental Health Care Too Psychology Today

(4 days ago) WEBOn April 26, 2023, the heading of a Fox News report was, “Mental health in aviation: Pilots are suffering in silence, afraid to get wings clipped. Over half of the pilots surveyed (by Fox) admit

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/law-disorder/202308/pilots-need-mental-health-care-too

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Pilots Avoid Mental Health Treatment Because of Stigma, FAA …

(1 days ago) WEBPilots fear they'll lose their wings if they disclose mental health treatment — and they say the FAA's stringent policies are to blame. Moments before an off-duty pilot tried to pull two red

https://www.businessinsider.com/pilot-mental-illness-faa-regulations-joseph-emerson-2023-11

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Casten Leads Bipartisan Call for Pilot Mental Health Reform in FAA

(2 days ago) WEBMay 07, 2024 Casten Leads Bipartisan Call for Pilot Mental Health Reform in FAA Reauthorization Bill. Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) led 18 of his colleagues in urging Senate leadership to include mental health protections for pilots in the reauthorization bill for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Rep. …

https://casten.house.gov/media/press-releases/casten-leads-bipartisan-call-for-pilot-mental-health-reformin-faa-reauthorization-bill

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NTSB chair warns ‘culture of silence’ around mental health is

(8 days ago) WEBThe issue of pilot mental health was thrust into the spotlight in October when off-duty pilot Joseph Emerson was charged with trying to crash an Alaska Airlines flight from inside the cockpit

https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/06/travel/aviation-mental-health-safety/index.html

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Members of Congress Tell FAA to Change Rules Regarding Pilot …

(9 days ago) WEBFebruary 9, 2024. 45 congressional members signed a letter asking the FAA to update its approach to mental healthcare for aviation professionals. [Pixabay] Members of the U.S. House of

https://www.flyingmag.com/house-members-call-on-faa-to-address-mental-health-in-aviation/

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How Federal Restrictions Force Pilots To Hide Mental Illness

(7 days ago) WEBLittle data exists on pilot mental health, most likely because of the stigmatization and fear of the repercussions, Eisen said. A 2016 Harvard University survey found that 12.6% of the 1,848 airline pilots who completed the survey were clinically depressed, and 4% reported having suicidal thoughts within the past two weeks. While …

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pilots-mental-health-depression-anxiety_n_60d391e0e4b06005129e235a

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Does the U.S. need to change its mental health screening process …

(8 days ago) WEBLufthansa, the parent company of Germanwings, reported the co-pilot of the plane that crashed in the French Alps last week informed the company back in 2009 that he had suffered from severe

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/u-s-need-change-mental-health-screening-process-pilots

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Embry-Riddle, FAA Align on Confronting Pilot Mental Health …

(7 days ago) WEBFollowing a recent review of mental health policies, a committee of experts commissioned by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has also moved forward on the topic, releasing recommendations designed to increase public safety by allowing pilots and controllers to seek support and treatment without jeopardizing their jobs.

https://news.erau.edu/headlines/embry-riddle-faa-align-on-confronting-pilot-mental-health-following-new-federal-recommendations

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Warning over pilots’ mental health as planes return to skies

(1 days ago) WEBFirst published on Wed 2 Jun 2021 06.49 EDT. Airlines are overlooking the mental health and wellbeing of pilots and other aviation workers in their scramble to get planes flying again, according

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/jun/02/pilots-mental-health-planes-covid-airlines

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Pilots say they're afraid to seek mental health care. The FAA says …

(4 days ago) WEBThe FAA says it's listening. For decades, pilots have been reluctant to seek mental health care for fear of losing their licenses. At a safety forum Wednesday in Washington, pilots and safety

https://www.knpr.org/npr/2023-12-06/pilots-say-theyre-afraid-to-seek-mental-health-care-the-faa-says-its-listening

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Air Force updates mental health care policies, lowers barriers

(4 days ago) WEBThis change benefits Airmen across the Air Force seeking treatment for stress, post-traumatic stress and other mental health-related maladies. Maj. Jane Marlow, a C-130J Super Hercules pilot and the Warrior Mental Health working group lead, was motivated by personal experience.

https://www.wpafb.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3770106/air-force-updates-mental-health-care-policies-lowers-barriers/

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USAF Modernizes Its Policies On Mental Health Treatment

(2 days ago) WEBBefore the change, receiving treatment for mental health issues meant significant time on non-flying status while facing evaluation, treatment and mandatory “stabilization periods” before being eligible to submit a waiver to return to duty. C-130J Super Hercules pilot Maj. Jane Marlow, came to the group largely due to her own …

https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/usaf-modernizes-its-policies-on-mental-health-treatment/

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Airplane pilot mental health and suicidal thoughts: a cross …

(Just Now) WEBBackground The Germanwings Flight 9525 crash has brought the sensitive subject of airline pilot mental health to the forefront in aviation. Globally, 350 million people suffer from depression–a common mental disorder. This study provides further information on this important topic regarding mental health especially among female airline pilots. …

https://ehjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12940-016-0200-6

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Transforming a 'culture of silence' - AOPA

(5 days ago) WEBPilot mental health has been at the forefront of the FAA agenda since Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Susan Northrup was appointed in 2021. “Meaningful change will likely have multiple targeted interventions ranging from financial, information distribution, and investigation in research but we first need to make sure all of the right people are

https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/december/12/transforming-a-culture-of-silence

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Air Force Overhauls Policy to Support Airmen’s Mental Health and …

(8 days ago) WEBIn a groundbreaking shift, the U.S. Air Force has implemented a policy change to better support the mental well-being of its pilots. As mental health continues to be a critical aspect of overall readiness, the service now permits airmen to undergo up to 60 days of mental health treatment without the immediate consequence of losing flight status.

https://trendydigests.com/2024/05/11/air-force-overhauls-policy-to-support-airmens-mental-health-and-flight-readiness/

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"Barriers to Mental Health Treatment Among U.S. Army Aviation …

(9 days ago) WEBSafe and effective Army aviation operations require a clear focus from all involved. Yet, after more than two decades of U.S. combat aviation operations, little is known about the barriers experienced by aviators when considering mental health evaluation and treatment. An extensive literature review found no published studies examining mental health …

https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/5522/

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These are the Vision Pro apps Apple says will transform healthcare

(7 days ago) WEBXaia by Cedars-Sinai offers AI-powered mental health support and meditation on the AVP. TRIPP Vision offers guided breathing exercises and sleep aids to enhance the user's mental well-being.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/these-are-the-vision-pro-apps-apple-says-will-transform-healthcare/

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Pilot program offers health care to Vermonters in shelters - My …

(4 days ago) WEB'We're getting the care we need': Pilot program supports Vermonters experiencing homelessness. The Community Health Centers embedded a nurse and outreach expert in shelters, whose guests may be

https://www.mynbc5.com/article/pilot-program-health-vermonters-homelessness/60780543

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Understanding Eating Habits With Psychology - Cleveland Clinic …

(5 days ago) WEBApril 19, 2024 / Mental Health The Intersection of Obesity and Eating Disorders Having overweight and disordered eating is a high-risk combination that often gets dismissed or overlooked

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/eating-habits-and-the-psychology-of-food

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The giant solar storm is having measurable effects on Earth : NPR

(8 days ago) WEBThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says there have been measurable effects and impacts from the biggest geomagnetic storm in decades.

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/10/1250515730/solar-storm-geomagnetic-g4

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Province spends $2.7M on new mobile crisis response team in

(2 days ago) WEBMichael Tibollo, Ontario's associate minister of mental health and addictions, is seen at the podium announcing $2.7 million for a mobile mental crisis response team pilot project in Thunder Bay

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-mobile-crisis-response-team-1.7202072

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Up to 40pc of mental health conditions are linked to child abuse …

(3 days ago) WEBChildhood maltreatment is responsible for up to 41 per cent of common mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, self-harm and suicide attempts, according to a new study.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-09/child-neglect-abuse-linked-mental-health-sydney-university-study/103818552

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Why gardening can grow your mental well-being and cultivate …

(8 days ago) WEBThough the size of behavioral change was modest, it was a tangible start in line with other health behavior interventions. “We see gardens as an agent of health behavior change,” Litt said.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/why-gardening-can-grow-your-mental-well-being-and-cultivate-friends/ar-BB1mzi7t

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