This week we are joined by Lauren Pitts, Aeromedical Researcher & reform advocate. When Lauren ran into complications with her medical she realized why some aviators are not disclosing medical issues with the FAA and/or have healthcare avoidance. Her two years in the special issuance process and the tragic passing of UND student pilot, John Hauser, inspired her to take a closer look at the issue; specifically at aviation students. Soon followed her work, Flying Under the Radar: A Survey of Collegiate Pilots’ Mental Health to Identify Aeromedical Nondisclosure and Healthcare-Seeking Behaviors. Listen now to hear what Lauren has discovered through her aeromedical research. • https://ojs.library.okstate.edu/osu/index.php/CARI/article/view/9422?fbclid=PAAaYNtIIkkBjFpwWGoYrTTSG0YV8-jfk-NixeEPBM5BOtkbirxUC3fDvwl70_aem_ATMKyFfGsrBOchHq7DsaGT3WPhdBXTU7Atb6JdorZWfYyLY1R2LeTXSX9wDL1Fe6OtM If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic https://instagram.com/emneonicon https://Instagram.com/thefitaviatrix Link for aeromedical reform petition: https://www.change.org/apilotspandemic WEBSITE: https://msha.ke/thepilotspandemic/ SPONSORS: www.avi-foods.com @avi_foods_co Code:pilotspandemic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepilotspandemic/support