Mental illnesses are among the most common health conditions affecting individuals in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness. As pervasive

Most injuries are irrefutable—whether it’s a broken bone, burn, or other bad accident, there is often a visible or otherwise tangible proof of pain. When these cases arise within a work environment, workers’ compensation covers the aftermath. But what

In Georgia, workers’ compensation insurance may soon cover mental health treatment for first responders. House Bill 855, sponsored by Rep. Gregg Kinnard, D-Lawrenceville, states: “If a first responder experiences one or more psychologically traumatic events and is thereafter diagnosed

First responders encounter continuous occupational exposure to acute trauma and stress. Law enforcement, firefighters, 911 operators, emergency room staff, doctors, nurses, and so many more have direct trauma from the workplace which can eventually become a burden. It is

Individuals afflicted with PTSD avoid any situation, person, or event that will trigger a memory of the trauma. Inside, they feel numb and devoid of emotion. They try to shut out the feelings and memories while friends and family

The State of Vermont House of Representatives on April 13 advanced a bill that would make it easier for emergency workers’ compensation claims for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) up to three years after retirement and would also allow all