08 Nov The Hidden Psychological Toll of Workplace Injuries
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An ordinary workday can change in seconds. One moment everything seems fine; the next, you're going home injured and facing months of medical appointments.
It's not only your body that takes a hit from being injured at work. Living with chronic pain and worrying about your job and your future can take a real toll on mental health, and those effects can cause many problems if left unaddressed.