Hello! I am Kevin Heacock MD, The Flight Shrink. I am a flight surgeon and psychiatrist. To learn a little more about me check out the first post where I introduce myself. This newsletter is my attempt to share the knowledge and experience I have gained throughout my career treating, evaluating, and enhancing the performance of aviators from all over the world. Whether you’re someone looking to enhance your own performance or a doctor looking to help your patients get back to their desired level of functioning, The Flight Shrink newsletter is written for you. If you find value in this newsletter I hope you’ll consider subscribing or pledging any amount and sharing it with your fellow aviators, friends, family, and colleagues.
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The views expressed in The Flight Shrink are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of any of the organizations with which Dr. Heacock works. The content of The Flight Shrink is not medical advice. The Flight Shrink is for informational purposes only and may not be applicable to all situations. Use of the information is at the reader’s own risk. Any recommendations of products or services are made in general and may not apply to a specific person, situation, or illness. Please seek care from a medical professional if you have concerns for any mental health symptoms.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health, suicide or substance use crisis or emotional distress, reach out 24/7 to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) by dialing or texting 988 or using chat services at suicidepreventionlifeline.org to connect to a trained crisis counselor. You can also get crisis text support via the Crisis Text Line by texting NAMI to 741741. For those in other countries here is a Google site with helplines: https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/11181469
