Aviation Mental Health Resources
Guides for pilots navigating the intersection of mental health and the FAA, alongside essential external resources.
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Mental Health and the FAA Medical — A Clinician's Complete Guide
"Start with the pillar guide. It connects to everything else."
The definitive guide to understanding Form 8500-8, disqualifying conditions, the HIMS program, and exactly what documentation the FAA wants to see.
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FAA Medical & Regulations
Navigating Special Issuances and reporting.
- The Complete Clinician's Guide
- The FAA's Disqualifying Conditions (Coming Soon)
- Special Issuance Walkthrough (Coming Soon)
Burnout & Anxiety
Managing the operational stress of flying.
- The Burnout Self-Assessment
- Pilot Burnout: What Actually Works (Coming Soon)
- Anxiety vs. Anxiety Disorder (Coming Soon)
Performance & Career
Optimizing for the check ride and beyond.
- Performance Coaching Overview
- Preparing for Upgrade (Coming Soon)
- Check Ride Anxiety (Coming Soon)
Specific Conditions
ADHD, Depression, PTSD, and Sleep.
- ADHD Evaluation Process
- Can Pilots Have ADHD? (Coming Soon)
- Depression and the FAA (Coming Soon)
External Aviation Mental Health Resources
FAA Medical Guidelines
- AME Guide (PDF)
- Medical Certification Hub
- 14 CFR Part 67 (Medical Standards)
- Do Not Issue / Do Not Fly List
- Pilots and Medications (PDF)
- Medication Information
- Pharmaceuticals Guide
- Pilot Mental Fitness
- Anxiety/Depression Decision Tool
- Anxiety/Depression Disposition Table
- PTSD Disposition Table
- Situational Depression Guidelines
- Substance Abuse & Dependence
- SSRI Antidepressant Pathway
- ADHD Protocol
- ARC Report 2024
Need Personalized Guidance?
Reading articles is a good start. Talking to an aviation psychologist is how you build a plan.