Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all become attuned to our daily physical health, and to the health of those around us. It is rare to find someone who is not at least familiar with the symptoms of COVID-19 and how the virus that causes it spreads.
But physical health is just part of an individual’s overall well-being. Mental health also is a critical element, and one that must be addressed openly and honestly. Anxiety and stress are natural byproducts of the pandemic and have been exacerbated by a number of stressful situations, including irregular working hours, quarantines, substantially altered working conditions and concerns about possible exposure to infected passengers and fellow crewmembers.
Unfortunately, in aviation …
