State workers’ comp laws lag in supporting first responder mental health, despite growing recognition of psychological injuries, a new report finds.

Landmark Nebraska ruling holds that paramedic’s PTSD arose from an extraordinary work situation and eligible for permanent partial disability benefit.

Engaging with behavioral health factors that can delay recovery early on can be a boon for injured workers and their employers alike.

The surprising findings of a recent study challenge common assumptions about workers’ comp outcomes — and reveal the true extent of biopsychosocial factors’ influence.

As we continue to broaden our perspective on the ways to treat injury and illness, let’s not forget the powers of unconventional and complementary medicines.

Diet and mental health are so closely connected that the gut is often called our “second brain.” Addressing the importance of food choices, especially during recovery, can help to optimize the mental wellbeing and resilience of injured employees.

Improving workers’ compensation outcomes requires addressing mental health issues. One often-overlooked factor is the critical impact of gut health on our minds.

COVID’s aftermath has revealed — and worsened — a hidden epidemic of workplace mental distress. Combating it will require holistic biopsychosocial solutions and earlier intervention.

This National Comp 2023 session looks to reflect on the most prominent workers’ comp medical trends of today. 

Regardless of whether mental health is compensable in a state, a panel of experts at this year’s National Comp will explain why it pays to ensure that injured workers feel supported in their recovery journeys.

When injured workers are equipped with a positive mindset, recovery will be a positive and achievable goal.

Greg Larson of Sentry Insurance shares how employing machine learning in claims is making it possible to provide personalized recovery care to injured workers.

Knowing how age and mental health affect an injured worker’s need for physical therapy can help employers develop plans for a recovery roadmap and its impact on their resources.

Treating mental health in workers’ compensation claims can be tricky, particularly when we look at what individual states allow. But with a workers’ comp advocacy support system in place, these claims can be addressed long before potential litigation.

Pushing past psychosocial barriers to injury recovery often takes a more strategic approach to communication with all stakeholders. Understand how effective communication, early identification, and a multi-disciplinary approach are crucial for managing psychosocial barriers to recovery.