A New York State Assemblyman is calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to expand PTSD treatment for Coronavirus Pandemic front-line workers.
Assemblyman Joseph Giglio says expansions will be necessary as front-line workers see costs to their mental health.
A study from the Ruderman Family Foundation shows first responders are five times more likely to suffer from symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress than the general public.
Those symptoms may include feeling angry, anxious and helpless.
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