Losing Your Job: How to Cope with the Mental Health Impacts

Being laid off from a job can be a traumatic experience. It can cause feelings of anxiety, depression, and even grief. If you’ve been laid off, it’s important to give yourself time to adjust and to seek out support from friends, family, or a mental health professional if needed. Here are some tips for how to cope with the mental health impacts of being laid off:

1. Acknowledging Your Feelings
It’s normal to feel a range of emotions after being laid off. You may feel anger, sadness, confusion, a

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