Mental health and well-being pose significant challenges to aviation safety, as pilots and other aviation personnel operate in high-stress environments that demand sustained focus, quick decision-making, and emotional stability. This panel will aim to advance the implementation of mental health and well-being initiatives that have been identified during prior research and discussions. Presenters will provide insight, practical solutions, and measurements that organizations can use to update their policies, establish screening and awareness programs, and foster cultures of support and openness. 

Moderator: Dr. Rithi Baruah, Aviation Psychologist and Head of Human Factors - Crew Resource Management, Air India

Panelists: 
Capt. Dave Fielding, Chair, International Peer Assist Aviation Coalition (IPAAC) 
Guadalupe Cortés Obrero, PhD Researcher at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and Air Traffic Controller 
Kimberly Perkins, Ph.D., Research Scientist, University of Washington, and B787 First Officer, United Airlines