Air traffic controllers report hiding mental health issues over fears of losing their jobs, while the FAA maintains that existing protocols ensure safe air travel.
Air traffic controllers report concealing mental health issues due to concerns that seeking treatment or disclosing a diagnosis could jeopardize their employment. The FAA maintains that its current protocols are sufficient to ensure the safety of air travel.
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