In Americans, 3.5% of adults have experienced PTSD in the past year. This translates to around 8 million people. Work is stressful, sure. But when work begins to negatively impact your mental health because of an unsafe or overly demanding environment? That’s nothing to joke about. Work-related anxiety, or a stress disorder, may be the result […]
No job is worth your health. If you are experiencing mental health issues due to a workplace injury, you may be entitled to benefits. Mental illnesses sustained while at work should be evaluated by a workers’ comp psychologist and given the right treatment. Your mental health is important.
Humans strive for a general feeling of peace, including safety and security. Stress can interrupt these feelings. Life is full of ups and downs, and sometimes it throws us curveballs that test our resilience and strength, from the heart-wrenching loss of a loved one to the overwhelming pressure of financial problems. We all experience stress […]
Picture this: You work the graveyard shift at a gas station by yourself. A man comes in and demands that you empty the cash from the register or he will shoot you while holding you at gunpoint. You do what he says because that is what you are trained to do. When he leaves, you call the police […]
