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by function_seven 967 days ago
You're not wrong. But for this to work, the therapists' notes must be forever sealed regardless of circumstance. The first time a pilot darts their plane into a mountainside, and the investigation reveals that they told their therapist about their suicidal thoughts, this precommitment policy will vanish. The therapist will be blamed for 174 deaths. The FAA will apologize for allowing pilots who express ideation to keep flying. Etc.

It's similar to telling your doctor about illicit drug use. Don't do it unless you really trust your doctor to (a) not take adverse implications from the disclosure and (b) not write it down anywhere. Chances of both (a) and (b) are tiny. So, just lie about illegal drugs when asked. Do your own work on making sure to avoid interactions between prescribed drugs and recreational ones.