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 John Hauser in a plane crash prompted community focus on pilot mental health after his parents revealed his struggles.
- FAA regulations for pilots regarding mental health are strict, allowing limited antidepressant use only with special approvals and often medically disqualifying those who seek mental health counseling (excluding marriage counseling).
- Hauser's case highlights the complex challenges pilots face in addressing mental health issues within current FAA guidelines.
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