FSF Speakers Discuss Awareness, Destigmatizing, Support Systems

The Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) will host a webinar featuring industry experts discussing several topics related to integration of mental health considerations into aviation safety and operational protocols. The webinar represents an in-depth discussion of topics introduced by a recent white paper published by FSF.

Topics to be covered include:

• Fostering mental health awareness
• Destigmatizing mental health issues
• Creating strong support systems
• Exploring strategies for holistic well-being
• Prioritizing mental health in aviation safety

Webinar details:

• TITLE: Advancing Aviation Safety: Integrating Mental Health Considerations Into Operational Excellence
• DATE: February 18, 2025
• TIME: 11:00 a.m. EST
• FEE: No Charge

Scheduled speakers:

• Quay Snyder, MD, MSPH: President & CEO, Aviation Medicine Advisory Service | Aeromedical Advisor, Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l
• William Hoffman, MD: Neurologist and Aircrew Brain and Mental Health Research | Affiliated Assistant Professor of Aviation, University of North Dakota | Assistant Professor of Neurology, Uniformed Services University
• Paige Kroner, Moderator: Director, Member Relations of the Flight Safety Foundation

The Flight Safety Foundation, based in Alexandria, Virginia, is an international, independent, impartial non-profit that advocates for aviation safety. Its mission is accomplished through developing safety standards, providing independent technical assistance, disseminating safety information, impartially resolving community issues, sharing leading and best practices, and globally representing the industry to facilitate safety solutions.

FMI:  flightsafety.org/