FAA Mental Health Evaluations
Specifications for Psychiatric, Psychological and Neuropsychological Workups
Apr 2014
Guidance is compiled and interpreted by professional pilots and physicians at FlightPhysical.com from the 2014 AME Guide, FAA and FDA web data (www.FAA.gov & www.FDA.gov), instructions specified in the Aeronautical Information Manual, Federal Air Surgeon Bulletins from 1999-2015, and 14 CFR Part 61 and Part 67 (the FARs).
The FAA may need one or more specially designated mental health assessments for pilots seeking airman medical certification. Requirements are very specific.
- Neuropsychological Evaluations for Potential Neurocognitive Impairment
- Neuropsychological Evaluations for ADHD or ADD
- Neuropsychological Evaluations For Treatment With SSRI Medications
- Psychiatric and Neuropsychological Evaluations for Substance Abuse/Dependence
- Protocol: Substance Abuse/Dependence
- Psychiatric Evaluations
- Psychiatric And Psychological Evaluations
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