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Connection and Culture Change Needed to Address High Suicide Rate
Discussing mental health may be uncomfortable, but by fostering a safe environment and a culture of understanding, construction leaders can help employees when times are tough.
By Norma Yacoub
October 15, 2021
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by Norma Yacoub
Norma Yacoub, PsyD QME, is a Southern California clinical psychologist who specializes in the workers’ compensation field. She is a qualified medical evaluator (QME) certified by the California Division of Workers’ Compensation. Dr. Yacoub examines injured employees, evaluates disability and writes medical and legal reports to determine eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits. She also maintains a private practice in Newport Beach, California, which includes specialization in pre-surgery psych clearance.
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