Depression & Aviation
Effect of aviation on condition Some conditions associated with Aviation can exacerbate the symptoms of people suffering from, or with a history of, depression and/or anxiety. These include: fatigue sleep deprivation time zone changes stressful events social isolation irregular access to medical care and surveillance remote locations. Effect of condition on aviation Depressive episodes during Aviation can lead to either overt or subtle incapacitation. They include: Overt incapacitation suicidality psychosis of major depression development of other chronic diseases or conditions like anxiety and substance use. Subtle incapacitation reduced concentration and memory impaired cognition. Effect of treatment on aviation Some medications used to treat depression and anxiety can impair aviation by causing the following symptoms: impaired cognition sedation nausea disequilibrium (lack of balance) impaired sleep