Author: Reyné O'Shaughnessy

For many of us, holiday travel is a double-edged sword: it’s a chance to connect with loved ones and participate in meaningful traditions, but it often comes with hidden costs to our mental and physical well-being. Packed airports, unpredictable delays, last-minute gatherings, and the pressure to make everything perfect can leave us feeling more drained… Continue reading The True Cost of Holiday Travel and How to Stay Balanced

Buyer Beware – Navigating the Pilot Mental Health Movement I recently spoke at the UAA Conference in Memphis, where over 140 institutional members gathered to hear distinguished speakers present their research on a wide variety of topics, one of the hottest being mental health in aviation. It’s the “hot topic” in the industry right now,… Continue reading October Insight-Buyer Beware

4 Powerful Questions Every Aviation Professional Should Ask Themselves Aviation professionals constantly balance high expectations and intense pressure. Whether you’re flying a plane, managing a crew, or handling logistics, the job’s demands can take a toll on your physical and mental health. While physical fitness is often emphasized in aviation, mental health is equally important in… Continue reading October Insights-Four Questions

Why is Changing Environment Difficult? Change is a challenging yet constant factor in the aviation industry. Due to the high-stakes nature of this business, any shift in environment or routine requires careful consideration and adaptation. Factors such as new technology, regulatory updates, and operational changes necessitate changes in business plans. However, those changes cause a… Continue reading Navigating Change in the Aviation Industry

I was recently approached by a company considering AI (artificial intelligence) for their mental health app for pilots. AI is the buzzword these days, but there’s a lot of debate and concern around its potential downsides, especially in the mental health space. I want to expand on some key points from recent research and expert… Continue reading AI in Mental Health: Proceed with Caution

Imposters: The Difference Between Novices and Experts in Aviation Mental Health In the past month, I’ve received numerous emails, phone calls, and LinkedIn messages about the aviation health and mental health movement. We have transitioned from fearing that mentioning mental health could be a career killer to understanding that it is integral to improving aviation safety.… Continue reading Imposters: The Difference Between Novices and Experts in Aviation Mental Health

Hello, and welcome to May! This month is also Mental Health Awareness Month. Let’s talk about music and how it can boost your mood and positively benefit your mental health. Did you know that your favorite playlist does more than sound great? It could also be a real game-changer for your mental health. The Global… Continue reading Boost Your Mood with Music: Simple Tips for Every Day

There’s a substantial strong link between exercise and positive mental health effects. It can boost your mood, alleviate anxiety, and provide a nice distraction. It’s also especially important when you’re sheltering at home and a little more limited in your movement (for example, walking around your school, to get to classes versus sitting at the… Continue reading Get Moving, Get Outside

As we near the end of a tumultuous and consequential year, socially-distanced and avoiding large gatherings, now is the time to build a new habit…get quiet. It may seem strange to sit alone and ponder. For that matter, it may seem strange to sit alone and be quiet in your mind, to not think about… Continue reading End of the year thoughts on being quiet…

“The seeds we water grow.” -Thich Nhat Hanh Good self-care involves more than just eating an orange, showering, or brushing your teeth. It includes caring for yourself the way you would care for a child, with consideration and gentleness not just for your body but also for your mind and spirit. Mental health self-care is… Continue reading What is Self-Care?