mental health neurodiversity
30% Gap: How Does Neurodiversity Affect Mental Health
Neurodivergent pilots experience 19% higher baseline anxiety on night flights, meaning neurodiversity can intensify stress and mental-health risk in the cockpit. In short, neurodiversity affects mental health by raising stress levels, altering sleep patterns and increasing the likelihood of anxiety and depression, especially in high-cognitive-load roles such as night-time piloting.