FAA Gives AMEs More Authority on Mental Health Medical Renewals
New pathway allows eligible pilots with anxiety, depression and related conditions to receive subsequent Special Issuance medical certificates from their AMEs.
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FAA Adds Mental Health Counseling Guidance To AME Guide
New Item 47 resources clarify therapy information for pilots and ATCS.
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AOPA Launches Pilot Mental Health Awareness Campaign
Organization focuses on reducing mental health stigma in aviation.
Senate Committee Advances Pilot Mental Health Bill
Bipartisan measure moves forward with industry backing and calls for FAA reforms.
AOPA Pilot Mental Health Initiative
Effort will include education, resources and outreach tied to Mental Health Awareness Month.
Anxious Passengers: A Mental Health Counselor’s Perspective
How to better understand what makes passengers anxious, and how to meet them where they are.
FAA Updates Antidepressant Protocol
Agency shortens stabilization periods following recent expansion of conditionally acceptable medications.
Mental Health in Aviation Act Introduced in Senate
Bipartisan bill seeks to reduce stigma and improve access to mental health care for pilots and controllers.
Mental Health in Aviation Act Moves to Senate
Bill aims to reduce barriers to help and modernize FAA regulations around mental health in aviation.
