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Old 24th Apr 2012, 17:52
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But thats the problem, its not as easy as you make it out to be off just going to the Dr & getting the "happy pills".

Its the fact that by the sheer fact of going to ask for help that Pilots are grounded for up to a year!

I've seen Cabin Crew in the UK being disciplined for taking time off for depression and even seen crew being let go under the capability act by saying they are no longer fit to do the job!!

The whole way the airlines deal with mental health in both the UK & US needs looking at.

In several EU countries it is illegal for a crew member to be disciplined for being sick. You can be sacked for it in the UK!
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