Tag Archives: Mental Health

Learning About Aviation Work in a Pandemic

Posted on 27/09/2020 by stevenshorrock

Everyday work in aviation COVID-19 pandemic has been affected almost beyond recognition, and with it how we feel about work and the future. So what might we learn about work from the perspectives of two front-line professions: air traffic controllers and professional pilots? Continue reading →

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QF32 and Post-Traumatic Stress

Posted on 29/05/2020 by stevenshorrock

Most of us will experience post-traumatic stress at some point in our lives, associated with critical incidents at work or events in our personal lives. For some, this progresses to a more severe disorder. In this article, Steven Shorrock reports on an interview with Captain Richard Champion de Crespigny, on his experiences post-QF32. Continue reading →

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HindSight 30 on Wellbeing is out now

Posted on 30/04/2020 by stevenshorrock

HindSight Issue 30 on Wellbeing is now online at SKYbrary. You can download the full issue, and individual articles. HindSight magazine is free and published twice a year, reaching tens of thousands of readers in aviation and other sectors worldwide. You will find an introduction to this Issue in this post, along with links to the magazine and the individual articles. Continue reading →

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PTS(D) and Me

Posted on 31/01/2020 by stevenshorrock

An experiential account of PTS(D). Continue reading →

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