Live Roundups Editor's Desk Insights Executive Ops Weather About 🔍
Home › Health › Federal workers experiencing ‘PTSD-like symptoms’ after...
Health

Federal workers experiencing ‘PTSD-like symptoms’ after unlawful firings by Trump administration

The Guardian Business Wednesday 03 June 2026, 10:00 UTC By Michael Sainato 1 min read
Key Points

In survey of more than 300 fired probationary employees, 95% reported continuing mental health effectsUS federal workers laid off by the Trump administration said they are experiencing mental health effects, including PTSD-like symptoms, from losing their jobs, according to a new survey. More than 300 fired probationary employees were surveyed, with 95% reporting ongoing mental health effects, according to 27UNIHTED, a network of former National Institute of Health (NIH) employees. Nearly...

In survey of more than 300 fired probationary employees, 95% reported continuing mental health effects

US federal workers laid off by the Trump administration said they are experiencing mental health effects, including PTSD-like symptoms, from losing their jobs, according to a new survey.

More than 300 fired probationary employees were surveyed, with 95% reporting ongoing mental health effects, according to 27UNIHTED, a network of former National Institute of Health (NIH) employees. Nearly half said they are experiencing PTSD-like symptoms, and a quarter are taking new medications to manage symptoms.

Continue reading...
Trump (ORG) National Institute of Health (ORG) NIH (ORG)
Originally published by The Guardian Business Read original →

Related Stories

Sussex widow sues artisan cheesemaker for £200k after husband dies from infected Valentine’s gift

Sussex widow sues artisan cheesemaker for £200k after husband dies from infected Valentine’s gift Painter Roger Parkes died just days after consuming the cheese - Bookmark A West Sussex artist's widow is suing for over £200,000 after her husband died from a listeria infection, contracted from an artisan cheese she bought him as a Valentine's gift. Painter Roger Parkes became seriously ill and died in February 2023, days after consuming a 'Baronet' Reblochon cheese from a 'Valentine box'...

The Independent UK 14m ago

Author on benefits of investing in children's mental health

Dr Monique Lynch-Jonah has launched the Healthy Minds Kids Series. The collection of picture books aims to help children aged seven to 12 develop emotional wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and positive mental health from an early age.

BBC Health 23m ago

Author on benefits of investing in children's mental health

Dr Monique Lynch-Jonah has launched the Healthy Minds Kids Series. The collection of picture books aims to help children aged seven to 12 develop emotional wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and positive mental health from an early age.

BBC Health Extra 23m ago

This new private island retreat in France is taking wellness to the next level

This sea-facing escape harmonises holistic wellbeing with Mediterranean dining, which includes personalised consultations, tailored treatments across five wellness programmes and three choices of residence – all in one retreat. A private island off the South of France is becoming the Mediterranean’s newest wellness destination. In May, Zannier Hotels, whose artisanal approach to hospitality spans residences across Europe, Africa and Asia, unveiled Zannier Île de Bendor – a 93-key retreat on...

Euronews 29m ago