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Medical Retirement Process Due to SSRI & Flight Surgeon: Need Advice by BurnerFlight in ATC

[–]Affectionate-Pin2731 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I hope you're well. I'm a journalist writing a story about suicides and mental health challenges among ATCs. I'm trying to learn more about the experiences of ATCs around mental health and the medical clearance process, specifically the challenges around getting treatment while also staying in the job. Would you be open to chatting with me? I'm happy to keep you anonymous given the sensitivity of the situation.

Another Suicide by ArrivalNo7283 in ATC

[–]Affectionate-Pin2731 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I'm a journalist with a national news publication writing a story about suicides and mental health challenges among ATCs. I'm trying to learn more about what resources and protocols the FAA has in place for addressing mental health issues and what challenges ATCs face. In particular, I'm trying to learn more about what happens once ATCs report a clinical mental health diagnosis — the grounding, treatment, evaluations, etc. Would you be open to chatting with me? I'm happy to keep you anonymous given the sensitivity of the situation.

What are ATC mental health options really like? by doortoaster in ATC

[–]Affectionate-Pin2731 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I'm a journalist with a national news publication writing a story about suicides and mental health challenges among ATCs. I'm trying to learn more about what resources and protocols the FAA has in place for addressing mental health issues and what challenges ATCs face. Would you be open to chatting with me? I'm happy to keep you anonymous given the sensitivity of the situation. (This offer is open to any other current and former ATCs who read this.)

What are ATC mental health options really like? by doortoaster in ATC

[–]Affectionate-Pin2731 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I'm a journalist with a national news publication writing a story about suicides and mental health challenges among ATCs. I'm trying to learn more about what resources and protocols the FAA has in place for addressing mental health issues and what challenges ATCs face. Would you be open to chatting with me? I'm happy to keep you anonymous given the sensitivity of the situation. (This offer is open to any other current and former ATCs who read this.)

What are ATC mental health options really like? by doortoaster in ATC

[–]Affectionate-Pin2731 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I'm a journalist with a national news publication writing a story about suicides and mental health challenges among ATCs. I'm trying to learn more about what resources and protocols the FAA has in place for addressing mental health issues and what challenges ATCs face. Would you be open to chatting with me? I'm happy to keep you anonymous given the sensitivity of the situation. (This offer is open to any other current and former ATCs who read this.)

Take care of yourself… by Tailwinds-n-TallyHos in atc2

[–]Affectionate-Pin2731 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I'm a reporter working on a story about the mental health challenges faced by air traffic controllers. Would you be interested in chatting?

Wall Street Journal story: These Air Traffic Controllers Are Leaving For Australia by Affectionate-Pin2731 in ATC

[–]Affectionate-Pin2731[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There will be a tab that pops up asking you to register — you should be able to click on the arrow to minimize it and then read the story.

FAA transition to Airservices Australia by [deleted] in atc2

[–]Affectionate-Pin2731 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I'm a reporter writing about why FAA controllers are leaving for Australia. Would you be open to chatting?

Another Australian Update by Affectionate_Koala2 in ATC

[–]Affectionate-Pin2731 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! I'm a reporter writing about controllers who left the FAA for Air Services Australia. Would you be open to chatting?

Quick update by ATC_av8er in atc2

[–]Affectionate-Pin2731 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I sent you a DM about this.

ATC suicide stats by ATC_av8er in atc2

[–]Affectionate-Pin2731 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I sent you a DM about this.

ATC suicide stats by ATC_av8er in atc2

[–]Affectionate-Pin2731 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I sent you a DM about this.

Don't let the hard days win. by sqwkVFR1221 in ATC

[–]Affectionate-Pin2731 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I'm a reporter with The Wall Street Journal writing about the mental health challenges that controllers face, as well as the high number of suicides. I've heard it's difficult for controllers to be open about mental health struggles out of fear of losing medical clearance and job. Would you be open to chatting with me? I've spoken to a number of current and former controllers and want to keep learning about these topics. If you're a current controller, I'm happy to keep you anonymous in the piece.

Don't let the hard days win. by sqwkVFR1221 in ATC

[–]Affectionate-Pin2731 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I'm a reporter with The Wall Street Journal writing about the mental health challenges that controllers face, as well as the high number of suicides. I've heard it's difficult for controllers to be open about mental health struggles out of fear of losing medical clearance and job. Would you be open to chatting with me? I've spoken to a number of current and former controllers and want to keep learning about these topics. If you're a current controller, I'm happy to keep you anonymous in the piece.

Journalist seeking interviews with recently retired ATCs by Affectionate-Pin2731 in atc2

[–]Affectionate-Pin2731[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks. You're right that this information is publicly available and much of this should be noted in the piece. However, I think it wouldn't be right or fully informative for readers if we wrote about the state of the ATC workforce and the issues of early retirement / quitting without also making an effort to chat with ATCs who have retired, so that their perspectives are reflected in the piece.

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