Underreporting of Depression in Australian Commercial Pilots

This research adds further weight to the potential underreporting of depression in pilots as a function of stigma and fear associated with the label "depression". Regulators and organizations must proactively minimize exposure to psychological harm, negating the reliance on self-reporting to control psychological risk and recruitment methods must aim to reduce bias against those with disabilities. Nonpunitive environments for pilots to self-assess and report psychological issues will allow better outcomes from expedited treatment. Minnock SDT, Thomas MJW. Underreporting of depression in Australian commercial pilots. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2024; 95(11):821-825.