Mental Health with Keith Roxo of Wingman Med

Key Points

• The FAA treats mental health issues with the same seriousness as physical health conditions, and pilots can seek help early through non-medical counseling without having to report it, provided they haven't been formally diagnosed or received medical treatment for a psychiatric disorder.
• Pilots must assess their own readiness to fly, considering both physical and mental health, and should seek help if experiencing symptoms that would make them unfit to fly, understanding that non-reportable counseling options are available for early intervention.
• Childhood diagnoses of ADHD can be revisited in adulthood, and pilots may be able to obtain medical certification without the need for neurocognitive testing if they can demonstrate a history of successful functioning without medication or accommodations.