Contribuições da psicologia para a saúde mental do aeronauta

Abstract

This study discusses the possible of stress, anxiety, depression in pilots. The application of the methodology adopted, with basic and descriptive nature, built from a bibliographical and documentary research, includes several authors from the fields of psychology and aeronautics – such as Palmeira, Mello, Ribeiro, among others – in addition to examining documents from ANAC and FAA. The article presents a brief history of Psychology, as a science, focusing on the peculiar characteristics of Aviation Psychology and its focus on studying human factors, in order, ultimately, to improve flight safety. Therefore, it analyzes some documents that regulate the health of the aeronaut, demonstrating that their mental health can be disguised, since the pilot's honesty is essential for a correct diagnosis. In this sense, the scenario of apparent tolerance for mental disorders still seems to be a stigma that can affect an entire professional career, causing the constant apprehension of making the discomfort public, to the point of not admitting that the professional needs help. For these reasons, accidents such as the Germanwings and others eventually occur, reason why the constant search for the tools mentioned in the study is justified, such as CRM, Fadigometer Project, among others, in favor of more safety and support for human beings and its flying machine. Several psychological methods are already applied to reduce the intense demand of these professionals' routine, but the search for more resources and the improvement of existing ones is of paramount importance for the progressive promotion of flight safety.