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 University of North Dakota student John Hauser in a plane crash brought attention to mental health, as his parents later revealed his struggles.
- FAA regulations for pilots regarding mental health are restrictive, requiring special approvals for limited anti-depressant use and potentially disqualifying pilots for most types of mental health counseling.
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