Oct. 19, 2022

At NBAA-BACE, Dr. Elizabeth Bjerke, associate dean for the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences at the University of North Dakota (UND) and Dr. Irene Miller, a assistant professor at the Southern Illinois University School of Aviation, share their expertise on the subject of mental health in the aviation college environment and in the broader aviation community.

Learn more about the UND Aviation Mental Health Symposium.

Review the FAA’s Pilot Mental Fitness information.

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June 8, 2026

NBAA Champions New FAA Mental Wellness Policy Supporting Counseling

NBAA welcomed a recent FAA aeromedical policy update encouraging pilots and air traffic controllers to seek counseling and mental health support early and without fear that receiving talk therapy would jeopardize their medical certification, marking an important shift in the agency’s approach to mental wellness. 
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May 1, 2026

NBAA, MedAire Partner to Bring Peer Support Access to Individual Aviation Professionals

NBAA announced a partnership with MedAire, an International SOS company, which extends MedAire Wellbeing Services access to individual NBAA members at a preferred member rate, marking the first time aviation professionals can enroll independently of their flight department.
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March 25, 2026

SDC2026: Insights on Mental Wellness Among Schedulers and Dispatchers

At the 2026 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference, the “Plotting a Modern Route for Mental Health in Aviation” session will feature insights on the impacts mental health and personal fatigue can have on those working in a profession that always demands top performance.
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March 3, 2026

NBAA IOC Day 2: Experts Focus on Mental Wellness in Bizav

Speaking at the 2026 Int’l Operators Conference, the federal air surgeon urged pilots to monitor their mental wellness and seek help sooner.
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