The death of University of North Dakota student John Hauser in a plane crash last year focused the UND community on the subject of mental health. After his death, Hauser’s parents revealed their son’s struggles with his mental health. Although the FAA has for a decade allowed the use of a limited number of anti-depressant drugs, their use requires special approvals. Even getting mental health counseling can be medically disqualifying, unless it’s for marriage counseling. With all of this in mind, what are your views on depression, depression and pilots and the FAA’s stance on the subject?
Survey: Pilots and Depression
What are your thoughts on this sensitive subject?
Key Takeaways:
- The death of UND student pilot John Hauser, whose parents revealed his mental health struggles, brought the issue of mental health into focus within the University of North Dakota community.
- The FAA has strict regulations regarding mental health for pilots, allowing only a limited number of anti-depressants with special approval.
- Mental health counseling can be medically disqualifying for pilots, with the sole exception of marriage counseling.
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