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Did you know a physical injury or illness can lead to a mental injury as well

Did you know that mental injuries can also happen after or in connection to a physical injury at work?

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Employer guide

This content is part of our employer guide on supporting workers with mental injuries.

Sometimes when a worker is physically injured at work they can develop a mental injury as well.  This can happen over time and is sometimes called a secondary mental injury.

This video explores why a physical injury can lead to a mental injury, how to support your worker’s recovery and tips for building a supportive workplace.

Download the factsheet (PDF, 0.21 MB)

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