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by mx7zysuj4xew 39 days ago
Just curious, but did this person have a history of emotional lability plus previous (voluntary) outpatient treatment?
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This is just another form of stigma. Better to go without getting treated for mental health issues, or that very responsible decision to seek treatment will be used against you later.

See also the jump seat pilot who tried to pull the fire handles on a commercial flight.