Again, that's a great question. I agree with both points. It's absolutely paramount that employers recognize that this is our injury, that post-traumatic stress injury should be presumed to come from our workplace. However, I think it will take some time, through data and evidence-based research, to really convince every workplace that this is what happens. Unfortunately, that does take time. I see that happening. With this being on the federal table, I don't think employers can turn away. They can't ignore it anymore, or hide behind the stigma that this is the truth, that this is what happens to people who put their lives at risk every day and are among trauma every single day. However, I am a huge proponent of evidence-based research as well, and bringing that forward, and using that for cost-effectiveness as well. I think, again, we have a long way to go in tackling progress versus perfection, and this is an excellent start.
On May 16th, 2017. See this statement in context.