Many workers injured on the job have to deal with intense pain from work injuries, loneliness when out of the job, and stress while handling the workers’ compensation claim. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a staggering 2.6 million employees suffered from work-related injuries in 2021 alone. These injuries vary in severity, from … Read more
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
High blood pressure puts you at high risk in many ways. In the US, nearly half a million deaths included hypertension as a contributing or primary cause. This condition puts people at higher risks of heart attack, stroke, kidney diseases, heart failure, and even death. Most people think hypertension is caused by an improper lifestyle, … 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
If you feel stressed at work, you are not alone. In fact, the American Psychological Association has found that roughly 75% of Americans report having felt moderately or highly stressed at some point in the last month. This stress is usually manageable, but sometimes it will build until the point of a psychological break. At … Read more