Resources by role Workers and by topic Injury Recovery

For free copies of this resource, email wcb@wcb.mb.ca with the resource name and quantities.

This resource is also available in the following languages: French

For free copies of this resource, email wcb@wcb.mb.ca with the resource name and quantities.

This resource is also available in French.

For free copies of this resource, email wcb@wcb.mb.ca with the resource name and quantities.

This brochure is also available in French.

This resource provides answers to frequently asked questions about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including:

• Is it normal to feel emotionally distressed after experiencing a traumatic event?
• What is post-traumatic stress disorder?
• What are some symptoms of PTSD?
• What causes PTSD?
• Who does PTSD affect?
• How do I find out if I'm experiencing PTSD?
• What types of treatments are available to me?

This resource provides answers to frequently asked questions about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and workers compensation, including:

• Am I covered by the WCB if I have PTSD or another psychological injury?
• What is the PTSD presumption?
• Do I have to work in a certain occupation to be covered by the PTSD presumption?
• What if I suffered a psychological injury many years ago? Am I still covered?
• Does PTSD presumptive coverage guarantee that my WCB claim will be accepted?
• Does the PTSD presumption give workers special benefits?
• What types of treatments does the WCB cover?

For free copies of this resource, email wcb@wcb.mb.ca with the resource name and quantities.

For free copies of this resource, email wcb@wcb.mb.ca with the resource name and quantities.

This resource is also available in: Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Cree, Czech, Dari, French, German, Karen, Ojibwa, Polish, Punjabi, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Tigrinya, Ukrainian and Vietnamese.

This poster describes what to expect from a good return to work plan.

In this video, Dr. Sarvesh Logsetty from Health Sciences Centre explains that a gradual return to work with modified duties is good for injury recovery.