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Excessive and unusual stressors that occur over time or one stressor that lasts for a long time at work, can result in a psychological injury that can be personally devastating. A claim for a psychological injury can be accepted when the condition develops as a result of an emotional reaction to these stressors.

When you experience traumatic event(s) at work, this can result in a psychological injury or stress that can be personally devastating and require treatment to resolve. A claim for a psychological injury can be accepted when you develop a confirmed psychological injury after experiencing a traumatic event(s) at work.

Psychological injury or mental injury includes a range of cognitive, emotional and behavioural symptoms that interfere with a worker's life and can significantly affect how they feel, think, behave and interact with others.

All covered workers are eligible for compensation and medical treatment if they suffer a psychological injury from being directly exposed to a traumatic event(s) in the course of their work. Read what is considered a traumatic event or a series of traumatic events and how to apply for compensation.