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."
New Study: PTSD Symptoms At War-zone Level Among Correctional Staff (2018)
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