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Washington Post: Pilots hide mental health issues so they don't lose their wings (gift link) (wapo.st)
submitted 11 months ago by _WC to c/[email protected]
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It’s an issue that needs greater visibility, so I hope this kind of reporting is a step towards reform.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

Yes, I would, as long as they're being treated and are under control - the same as pilots who have poor eyesight and must wear glasses, or missing limbs and must wear prosthetics.

I'm a pilot, albeit not commercially, and I have low-level mental health issues which are being treated with medication and are under control. I declared that and was issued a medical certificate, but that was in Europe which seems to be more progressive on the matter.