This article summarizes the findings of a recent study, "Prison Employment and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Risk and Protective Factors". The study concludes that "Correctional employees experience some of the highest rates of mental illness, sleep disorders and physical health issues of all U.S. workers."
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New Study: PTSD Symptoms At War-zone Level Among Correctional Staff (2018)
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