The big giveaway there were problems was the alleged impulsive purchase of 2 brand new audi cars. Smacks of severe manic depression on a high.
If this guy was recently prescribed anti depression medication and was taking it unsupervised, it apparently can be not a good thing.
The question we have is how we maintain a certain level of patient confidentiality whilst protecting the wider community.
This isn't just an issue for aviation, this affects all areas of high consequence inductry, be that oil, nuclear or mass civilian transit. If it is managed incorrectly, it will make the situation worse by pushing those with illness underground. Time airline insurers recognised terms, conditions and company procedures that could support these individuals? Makes pretty good business sense.