Depression/Suicide
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Depression/Suicide
Hi all,
Talking recently to a friend who works for Air France long Haul ,she surprised me by saying that a group had been set up to study the ever increasing amount of depression and suicides amoung flight personel.As someone who is hoping to become C.C. I would be interested to hear you,re views on this subject.Thanks.
Talking recently to a friend who works for Air France long Haul ,she surprised me by saying that a group had been set up to study the ever increasing amount of depression and suicides amoung flight personel.As someone who is hoping to become C.C. I would be interested to hear you,re views on this subject.Thanks.
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Very prevalent in the industry I am afraid, especially in the bigger airlines where individuals spend long periods away from home, friends, family with a group of strangers week in and week out. It is not a job for people with baggage back home.
There has certainly been an increase in BA in recent years with a few very sad stories from both sides of the flight deck door. We have a counselling department in operation which can be contacted 24 hours a day anywhere in the world but sadly it is up to the individual to realise they need it before its too late!
There has certainly been an increase in BA in recent years with a few very sad stories from both sides of the flight deck door. We have a counselling department in operation which can be contacted 24 hours a day anywhere in the world but sadly it is up to the individual to realise they need it before its too late!
