Publications

Reini Thijssen is a writer for Aero Crew News and writes articles about mental health, focusing on resources for pilots and aviation professionals.

These articles cover a wide variety of topics, including burnout, pilot mental health, life transitions, sexuality, stress management, and more.

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Happy New You!

With a little luck, this is the predominant feeling after the holidays. After all, the advertisements for various 21-day challenges make it look so easy. This seems to be the perfect time to finally get started with dormant plans to improve your life..

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Five Ways to Deal with Depression without Medication

The change of seasons, crossing time zones and missing home take their toll. Whatever personal reasons might be causing depressed feelings, do not ignore your emotions and try to take good care of yourself. When suffering from depression, it is important to remember that you are not the first nor are you alone..

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How to Kickstart a New Life Abroad

Today’s aviation industry offers countless rewarding yet challenging opportunities to move abroad. Pilots looking to land their first job below 1,500 hours can choose to fly in Indonesia, or later in their careers, relocate to Germany or..

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How To Be Happier At Work

Despite having the best view of the world from your “office window,” varied travel destinations year-round, and the ability to conquer the elements on a daily basis, you (and almost 50 percent of U.S. employees) may not feel satisfied with your job.1 Although “being satisfied” is not the same as “being happy”..

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Five Essential Tips to Maintain (maybe enhance) Your Relationship While on Trips

Working in the aviation industry and frequently traveling for work, could eventually cause conflicting feelings. While you are proud of your career and excited about the adventures on the road, being away from home for a prolonged period can put stress on you and your love life. However, when you are sharing your life with the right person..

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How To Stay Sane In Turbulent Times

The aviation industry is probably the only field in which high cholesterol is more dangerous than speeding along at Mach 0.8, which is why it is crucial to develop good habits for your well-being. This is widely accepted and promoted in the aviation industry, but this concept applies to both physical and mental well-being..

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