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Work-Related Stress & Anxiety

Work-related stress and anxiety are recognised psychological injuries under NSW WorkCover. If your mental health has been significantly affected by your work environment, workload, or workplace events, you may be entitled to compensation and treatment support.

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When work stress becomes a WorkCover claim

Not all workplace stress is compensable, but when work is a significant contributing factor to a diagnosable psychological condition — such as an anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder, or major depression — you may have a valid WorkCover claim. Factors that may contribute include unreasonable workloads, management actions, workplace conflict, and exposure to traumatic events.

Confidential, empathetic assessment

Claims Doctor provides a confidential telehealth environment for discussing sensitive psychological symptoms. Dr Laidlaw will conduct a thorough assessment and provide appropriate referrals to psychologists or psychiatrists, as well as documentation for your WorkCover claim.

Frequently asked questions

Is work-related stress covered by WorkCover?
It can be. If your work is a significant contributing factor to a diagnosable psychological condition, you may have a valid claim. The assessment of psychological injury claims is detailed — Dr Laidlaw will help you understand your situation.
Will my employer find out what I discussed in my consultation?
Your consultation is confidential. Certificate of Capacity documents work capacity and restrictions — they do not disclose the detailed content of your medical consultation.