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.