Depression is one of the mental disorders that can appear or exacerbate symptoms in people who have suffered a work-related injury. Monitoring your mental health and taking action when symptoms indicate a change in your mental health is very important for your long-term well-being. Studies show that work-related injuries, especially more serious ones, can increase … Read more
Many workers work in a setting in which they do not feel welcomed or safe. Here’s how a toxic work environment can affect your mental health. A toxic work environment can mean different things for different people, but in a nutshell, it refers to any environment in which the worker does not feel good or … Read more
If you file a workers’ compensation claim and have a psychological injury you need to be compensated, then you will likely go through a psychological evaluation. This is like a test done in order to see the extent of the psychological issues you are facing. The insurance company will ask for this test as a … Read more
Mental wellness in the workplace should be a greater concern for everyone. Nearly 1 in 5 US adults has a mental illness according to the CDC. And considering 63% of all Americans are part of the workforce, it’s highly likely that many offices or work environments include people suffering from these conditions. The problem is, … Read more
Psychological injuries are emotional or mental problems that can affect a person’s life on all layers, from how they behave to how they react, think, or even feel. Psychological injuries are emotional or mental problems that can affect a person’s life on all layers, from how they behave to how they react, think, or even … Read more
If you or a loved one is struggling with coping with the stress of their police work, it’s vital to get help as soon as possible. There were reportedly 82 school shootings in 2018 in the United States, the highest number of such incidents since 1970. In Missouri, the count totals at 13 incidents in … Read more