Description

Mental well-being and absence of mental illness are essential to the safe performance of pilot and aviation safety-sensitive duties. There are many mental health conditions, such as grief, psychosocial stress, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, personality disorders, and substance misuse/abuse, that are common, and that show patterns that facilitate early detection, and that have proven effective treatment strategies.

Definition

Mental health refers to our cognitive, behavioural, and emotional wellbeing. It is all about how we think, feel and behave. The term mental health is sometimes used to mean an absence of a mental disorder. Mental health can affect daily life, relationships, and even physical health.