A survey of more than 300 former federal workers has found that 95% report experiencing ongoing mental health effects after being fired during the Trump administration, according to findings released by a network of former employees.

The survey was conducted by 27UNIHTED, described as a network of former National Institute of Health (NIH) employees who were terminated from their positions. The group surveyed fired probationary employees about the mental health impacts of their job losses.

According to the survey results, nearly half of the respondents said they are experiencing symptoms similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Additionally, approximately 25% of those surveyed reported they are now taking new medications to help manage their symptoms.

The survey focused specifically on probationary federal employees who were dismissed from their positions. Probationary employees typically serve an initial period during which they can be terminated more easily than permanent federal workers.

The findings highlight the personal toll of federal workforce changes that occurred during the previous administration, though the survey represents the experiences of those who participated rather than all affected federal workers.