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Federal workers experiencing ‘PTSD-like symptoms’ after unlawful firings by Trump administration
In survey of more than 300 fired probationary employees, 95% reported continuing mental health effects
US federal workers laid off by the Trump administration said they are experiencing mental health effects, including PTSD-like symptoms, from losing their jobs, according to a new survey.
More than 300 fired probationary employees were surveyed, with 95% reporting ongoing mental health effects, according to 27UNIHTED, a network of former National Institute of Health (NIH) employees. Nearly half said they are experiencing PTSD-like symptoms, and a quarter are taking new medications to manage symptoms.
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Michael Sainato · Wed, Jun 3, 2026, 3:00 AM
US news | The Guardian
In survey of more than 300 fired probationary employees, 95% reported continuing mental health effects
US federal workers laid off by the Trump administration said they are experiencing mental health effects, including PTSD-like symptoms, from losing their jobs, according to a new survey.
More than 300 fired probationary employees were surveyed, with 95% reporting ongoing mental health effects, according to 27UNIHTED, a network of former National Institute of Health (NIH) employees. Nearly half said they are experiencing PTSD-like symptoms, and a quarter are taking new medications to manage symptoms.
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