That's no joke, Chuck. Just report on your airman medical certificate application that you've sought treatment for ANY mental condition, including depression (mild or not), and see what happens. It will be a long time before you fly again, if EVER.

Result: Pilots suffering from depression or many other medical conditions do not seek treatment. The system is self defeating. Instead of promoting maintenance of health, it does exactly the opposite.

"The price of good shotgunnery is constant practice" - Fred Kimble