Bipartisan bill aims to support Georgia first responders impacted by PTSD

Closer Look with Rose Scott

English - January 11, 2024 21:19 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
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On today's special edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott," we continue our series that focuses on how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) impacts first responders. According to the Institutes of Health, more than 80% of first responders experience trauma on the job. However, in Georgia, if a first responder did not suffer physical injury, worker’s compensation is not available for PTSD. Show host Rose Scott talks with Georgia House Reps. Devan Seabaugh and Gregg Kennard about what HB451 could do to meet the mental health needs of first responders. She also speaks with Dr. Barbara Rothbaum about the symptoms and treatment options for PTSD.

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