Psych

Question 1

mandatory waiting period after SI

Answer 1

1 year

Question 2

depression waiting period

Answer 2

Minimum — 6 months symptom free following a nonpsychotic major depression unaccompanied by
suicidal behavior

Minimum — 1 year symptom free following a severe depressive episode, a suicide attempt, or a manic
episode

Question 3

Major Depression max cert

Answer 3

1 year

Question 4

Major Depression Recommend not to certify if

Answer 4

The driver has:
•Active psychosis.

•Prominent negative symptoms, including:

• —-> Substantially compromised judgment.
• —-> Attentional difficulties.
• —-> Suicidal behavior or ideation.
• —-> Personality disorder that is repeatedly manifested by overt, inappropriate acts.

• Treatment side effects that interfere with safe driving

Question 5

A driver who has been diagnosed with depression and has been treated with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) must wait a minimum of how long before becoming certified?

Answer 5

Six months symptom free following last treatment