Dealing with the Mental Health Impact of Unemployment

We are featuring a past article this week from on the BACP website, highlighting the impact of unemployment on mental health. Simon’s role as media contributor for the BACP means he is featured in many of their articles and press pieces. This time, he discussed how losing your job and searching for a new one can affect how you feel.

This article was originally released during the pandemic, but the advice is extremely relevant even now. He emphasises how “people invest a lot of themselves in job applications only for them never to receive anything back, or they only ever get an automated response. There’s no human element.” This can cause feelings of depression, isolation, and hopelessness, leading people to feel even more demoralised as they go through their job search.

At Working Minds, we understand how difficult this can be. If you are currently unemployed and struggling, or know someone who is, get in touch today through our Contact page to see how we can help.

For more advice, see the BACP article here.