Some jobs may carry a higher personal risk than others (e.g. first responders and humanitarian workers), which can have an impact on mental health and be a cause of symptoms of mental disorders. In fact, this is true for most helping professions...but did you think of being a lawyer, financial advisor, realtor, insurance broker or other professions as "helper jobs?" Well, they are!
These professionals are exposed to clients experiencing various traumas on a daily bases and it takes an enormous personal toll.
These health consequences can have costs for employers in terms of reduced productivity and increased staff turnover; not to mention missed professional opportunities. They can also have a negative impact on family and social interactions.
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