Episode 103 - Understanding Personality Disorders: Implications for High-Liability Professionals

The LiftAffect Podcast: Mental Health and Mental Skills Coaching for High-achieving, Overworked, & Overstressed Professionals

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In this episode, Matt breaks down the complex topic of personality disorders, sharing his expertise as both a clinician and aviation mental health specialist. He explains how these disorders affect behavior patterns, relationships, and professional life, with special attention to their impact on pilots and other high-liability professionals. Drawing from his clinical experience, Matt walks through the different types of personality disorders and discusses why they're typically disqualifying for pilots, touching on important concerns about safety, judgment, and crew interaction. He outlines various treatment approaches while emphasizing that these conditions can be managed with proper care and support. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone interested in understanding personality disorders, particularly those working in high-stakes professions. Stay tuned for a future dedicated episode on narcissism, one of the most frequently discussed personality disorders in aviation. Enjoy!

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