About this course
This continuing education manual provides an in-depth synthesis of contemporary research on the psychological impact of compensation processes and civil litigation on injured claimants. It covers theoretical foundations, conceptual models, empirical findings on mental health outcomes associated with compensation-related stress, and clinical implications for psychologists. Treatment considerations, forensic roles, early intervention strategies, and system-level advocacy for reform are also highlighted. The course emphasizes the complex interplay of psychological distress, legal-administrative processes, and long-term disability, aiming to equip clinicians with knowledge and tools to improve assessment, treatment, and policy consultation in this domain.
Who this course is for
Program objectives
- Describe 4 key conceptual models explaining the association between compensation seeking and poor recovery
- Identify 3 psychological pathways linking early psychiatric symptoms, compensation-related stress, and long-term disability
- Explain 3 clinical implications for psychologists assessing and treating injured claimants engaged in compensation processes
- Summarize 3 system-level reforms that may reduce compensation-related psychological distress