Missouri recognizes work-related mental health issues as compensable under your workers’ compensation insurance. After experiencing a workplace injury or illness, the pain and discomfort are just the beginning of the challenges one might face. For those dealing with temporary or permanent disabilities, there’s often an unseen battle taking place within – a battle involving mental … Read more
Exposure to traumatic events can impact a person’s mental health and even cause Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). When you become a first responder, you may feel prepared for all the job’s potential risks. Regular training for protocol and safety is created and taught to ensure firefighters, police, and paramedics can quickly react to extreme … Read more
Mental injuries can occur as a result of a physical accident or from a stressful or unhealthy workplace. Traditionally, people associate workplace injuries with physical ailments, like a broken arm or back injury. These injuries are relatively easy to see and file a claim for. However, mental or psychological injuries can be just as debilitating … Read more
PTSD extends far beyond soldiers who’ve been in combat. Even your job can lead to it. Estimates show that around 70% of adults will experience a traumatic event in their lifetime, and around 20% of them will go on to develop PTSD. People often associate PTSD with soldiers who, when they get back from wars … Read more