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by ender341341 970 days ago
The problem pilots face as pointed out by OP is that pilots facing minor depression who seek treatment face massive repercussions to their career/income, potentially completely losing their career, so instead of treating minor mental health issues they go un-treated (or self medicated) until they're massive mental health issues.
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Mass murder is not the natural conclusion of minor (or even major) untreated mental health issues.
unfortunately however, untreated depression increases the rates of suicide