When an on-the-job injury happens

The result may be multi-faceted, impacting those injured, their means for earning an income, in addition to goals and plans, routines, and relationships. Depending on circumstances, these changes may cause varying levels of stress and life disruption from mild to severe. Along this spectrum, an individual might experience decreased motivation, frequent worrying, sadness, guilt, fear, avoidance, difficulty sleeping, feeling overwhelmed, and difficulty making plans. These responses can develop so gradually that a person may not realize things have changed, unless specifically provided the opportunity to talk about the impact of the injury.

These psychosocial barriers are not components of a diagnosed mental health condition; instead, they are typically a natural reaction to an injury, although they can also arise due to other factors. Because they arise from and are related to recovery of a physical injury, they use the physical injury diagnosis of the accepted condition. https://www.lni.wa.gov/patient-care/treating-patients/by-specialty/behavioral-health