Flight Attendant Mental Health Text Line
Help us build the first Flight Attendant Text Line (FATL)
Project Description
th|AIR|apy is a professional non-profit organization [501(c)(3)], created in 2020 to promote and advocate for the mental health of Flight Attendants. th|AIR|apy is positioned as a trusted organization in the aviation industry to connect with airlines worldwide, the media, conduct necessary report research that supports insights and analysis of Flight Attendants mental health.
According to Harvard researchers, they reported increased prevalence of adverse sleep and mental health outcomes among flight crew. They also observed associations between tenure, anxiety/depression, sleep disorders, and alcohol abuse. Our results are consistent with the existing literature, though ours is the only study population to have evaluated all of these conditions. Studies also report elevated rates of suicide among cabin crew.
Previous research suggests risk factors for adverse mental health outcomes among flight crew, including long or irregular working hours, sexual harassment, and a lack of employer protections with respect to occupational exposures.
With theses statistics in mind, our goal is to partner up with Twilio to build our 24/7 text/therapy line. We cannot do this without you.
th|AIR|apy aims to connect Flight Attendants of all airlines domestic or international with affordable or cost-free professional mental health services. th|AIR|apy works to educate the aviation industry and community about mental health and mental illness that affects Flight Attendants, while working to eliminate any stigma associated with seeking mental health services. Mental Health is stigmatized heavily in aviation which is fueled by draconian policies from the FAA and DOT.
Through our partnerships th|AIR|apy recipients will have access to comprehensive lists of mental health professionals across the country providing high quality, culturally competent services to Flight Attendants. With therapy sessions costing an average of $80 – $200 per session, we have selected a tech platform to increase the likelihood that participants are able to reach a therapist while on a layover or at home, and be able to financially afford therapy after the end of the 6-10 sessions supported by th|AIR|apy’s Therapy Fund. Flight Attendants deserve access to better mental health options which will lead to healthier skies and better financial wellbeing from not having to call out of work due to their mental state. This text line is the first of its kind in aviation which will also allow much needed data collection.
th|AIR|apy was founded by a 7 year Flight Attendant whose mental health went neglected due to the financial restraints, Flight Attendant lifestyle and lack of company support. No matter how much you are able to give, we are thankful to our wanderlust community to bring therapy support directly to Flight Attendants who need it while we are away from home..
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Frequently Asked Questions:
How did th|AIR|apy get started?
Th|AIR|apy was born out of the founders own need for support and adequate services for mental health. She was struggling and researching and saw nothing was tailored for the Flight Attendant struggling with their mental health. If you reach out to your company, they will send you to EAP and then you are on your own to figure it out. She did not think this was enough. There is nothing like th|AIR|apy out there that will provide finances specifically to the Flight Attendant community for mental health and hold your hand through it. This is organization is innovative, community oriented and necessary. Many Flight Attendants scream their finances are the main reason why they do not seek mental health services, and th|AIR|apy will change that
When will I receive my reward?
You will receive your reward after Oct 2021.
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