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For mental health’s sake, don’t get hurt on the job

Lauren Finestone

Getting hurt on the job leads to worse mental health outcomes than if you were injured somewhere else.

Here's a question: How do mental health outcomes for people with a workplace injury compare with those who are injured outside the workplace? According to one study, the answer appears to be: ‘Worse’. About the study Researchers compared 2 groups of people with similar serious injuries who were hurt at work or somewhere else.  They tracked their mental health records for 2 years before and after the injuries to give us a much ...

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Published 17 June, 2025 | Updated 17 June, 2025