| Injuries can be common at the workplace. For | | | | emotionally and mentally for the new jobs. |
| anyone getting injured, a common worry is the | | | | Depression and a sense of worthlessness is |
| ability to continue working at the specific vocation. | | | | common among those who have had been |
| For employees, the main anxiety is about getting | | | | injured and recuperating for a long time. Work |
| back to work as soon as possible as well as being | | | | allows one to feel fulfilled and productive; and |
| seen as a productive and contributing member of | | | | when one does not work for an extended period |
| society. | | | | of time, their self esteem maybe severely |
| Occupational therapy can also help one regain | | | | affected. Occupational therapy can help address |
| emotional stability and allay fears about getting laid | | | | this problem and restore the sense of self worth |
| off. In addition, occupational therapy can help the | | | | and confidence. Doctors and qualified professionals |
| patients determine if they need to look for | | | | are able to determine if a patient should seek |
| another job should the extent of the injury be | | | | alternative occupational direction should the injury |
| too serious and to prepare the patients | | | | or illness necessitate the change. |