FAA Sets New Policy On Pilot Use Of Antidepressants

FAA, embracing the idea that depression is a treatable illness, has changed its policy to allow pilots taking certain antidepressants to retain flying privileges. Under the old policy, pilots were denied a medical certificate and prohibited from flying if they used antidepressant medications, notes...

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