Originally Posted by
josephfeatherweight
The Australian Air Pilots Mutual Benefit Fund (MBF) provides some limited cover for some mental illnesses - depending on the type (schizophrenia, bipolar, etc) you may be eligible for your Capital Payment or the Disability Payment. Note that depression is only covered by the Disability Benefit portion. But at least there is some coverage.
Ironically, the job itself is quite often the root cause of depression and while recovery is certainly possible with depression, it’s unlikely while the individual remains within the industry.