Can I receive benefits under South Carolina Workers’ Compensation for a mental health condition, such as PTSD, resulting from my work as a healthcare professional?

Mental health conditions, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), are generally covered if they are directly caused by a physical injury or by “unusual or extraordinary conditions of employment.” Mental injuries caused by ordinary workplace stress, such as general high pressure or tight deadlines, are typically not covered. However, an event like a traumatic assault or a highly unusual, stressful situation that leads to a psychological condition may be compensable.