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What is a workplace mental injury

We’re all familiar with physical hazards at work, but did you know that there are mental health hazards at work too?

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Employer guide

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

We’re all familiar with physical hazards at work, but did you know that there are mental health hazards at work too?

Mental health hazards at work are just as serious as physical ones and can significantly affect your employees and the overall work environment.

This video explores what workplace mental injuries are, how to identify the risks, and the key role employers play when a worker is injured or becomes ill at work.

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Mental injury essentials

As an employer, how you respond to a worker's injury – whether it is mental or physical – is critical to their recovery.

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