Adding to the already-high emotional demands of the job, injury and trauma can have devastating psychological effects on a tactical professional. For professionals facing a long recovery and extended time off, mental health care plays a critical role in the speed and outcome of rehab. In one study, firefighters who experienced an on-the-job injury or accident were more than 7 times more likely to report depression.
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