Workplace mental injury: myths and facts

Описание: Mental health is just as important as physical health at work.

But there’s a lot of confusion around work-related mental injury claims, so let’s set the record straight.

Here we’ll unpack five common myths and give you the facts.

To help you better understand work-related mental injuries and support your workers to get back to work safely, we've created practical resources specifically designed for employers.

Read the fact sheet: https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/__dat...

You'll find more videos and factsheets at our website:
https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/resou...

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:26 Myth one: mental illness is a sign of weakness
00:57 Myth two: mental injuries are always visible
01:28 Myth three: it’s not safe to return to work after a mental injury
02:00 Myth four: you can’t foresee mental health risks at work
02:34 Myth five: WorkCover can’t accept a claim if a worker has a previous or existing mental illness.
03:02 More information and mental health support

Workers’ Compensation Information and Advisory Service for Employers (WCIAS for Employers) – The Workers’ Compensation Information and Advisory Service for Employers provides free, confidential and independent support for all Queensland employers navigating a workers’ compensation claim. Call 1300 365 855, email [email protected] or visit www.wcias-for-employers.com.au.