About Depression: Pilots Okayed to Use Antidepressants

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Depression Depression Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Nancy Schimelpfening, your Guide to Depression The Federal Aviation Administration just recently made a change in policy, allowing depressed pilots to remain on the job if they are using one of four approved antidepressants. In the past, depressed pilots were not allowed to fly while taking antidepressants because of safety concerns. I believe the policy change was a wise one that will help pilots and their passengers to ultimately be safer. How do you feel about the policy change? Join the Discussion Depressed Pilots Okayed to Use Medication The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has dropped a decades-long ban on pilots flying while taking antidepressants, now permitting the use of four antidepressants which they say do not pose a threat to safety... Read more Poll: Depression and Creativity Are you an exceptionally creative person? Many famous artists, composers and other highly creative people have also had mood disorders. This has led some to speculate that there is a link between creativity and depression. Don't be shy. Vote in our forum poll and tell us how creative you are... Read more Exercise Program Helps New Mothers Beat Depression A new study which appeared in the March issue of Physical Therapy found that a "Mother and Baby" program combining physiotherapist-led exercise and parenting education was helpful in improving depression symptoms and well-being scores in new mothers who participated in it... Read more Help, My Antidepressant Is Making Me Fat! Is antidepressant weight gain getting you down? Try these weight control tips... Read more Depression Ads Prozac Asendin Dosage Best Depression Meds Alcohol Depression Withdrawal Alcohol Featured Articles Treatments for Depression Getting Help Support Resources Coping Skills True Stories of Depression Suicide and Self-Injury   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Nancy Schimelpfening Depression Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Depression newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What Is Depression? Symptoms of Depression Diagnosis of Depression Treatment of Depression Living with Depression Advertisement