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How to Open a Psychological Injury Claim

We’re here to help your worker—and you

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Gradual Onset Psychological Injury for Employers

Understand what’s covered and how to get help

People can experience physical or psychological injuries at work. Psychological injuries may happen suddenly after a traumatic event, or gradually as serious work stressors happen over time.

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Traumatic Psychological Injury —a guide for employers

Understand what’s covered and how to get help

People can experience physical or psychological injuries at work. Psychological injuries may happen suddenly after a traumatic event, or gradually as serious stressors at work build over time.

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder for Employers

Support for first responders

Because of their work, first responders face more traumatic events than most people. This increases the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Psychological Injury —information for Employers

Types of psychological injuries WCB covers

People can experience both physical and psychological injuries at work. A psychological injury can happen after a sudden traumatic event or build over time from serious stressors at work.

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Work-Connected Recovery (WCR) Infographic

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This infographic explains how WCR, as a program, helps us establish a new way forward by putting workers first.

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (First Responders)

Support for first responders

Because of your work, first responders face more traumatic events than most people, which increases the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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How a Psychological Injury Claim is Decided

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A psychological injury can feel overwhelming. It’s normal to feel anxious while you wait for a decision.

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How to Open a Psychological Injury Claim

We are here for you

A psychological injury can feel overwhelming. It’s normal to be anxious about starting a claim. We’re here to guide you, at your pace, throughout the entire process.

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Self-Assessment for Psychological Injury

Find out if your situation might be covered by WCB

People can experience both physical and psychological injuries at work. A psychological injury can happen after a sudden traumatic event or build over time from serious stressors at work.

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