Navigate Through Uncertain Times: Mental Health and Well-being Resources for Job Loss, Job Insecurity, and Job Search
Description
Experiencing job loss or facing job insecurity can significantly impact your well-being and can lead to a variety of emotions including stress, anxiety, and depression. Prioritizing your mental health while dealing with these challenges is crucial.
Implementing effective strategies can help you navigate these challenges and maintain mental and emotional health.
Here are some evidence-based approaches.
Mental Health and Well-being Resources
Strategies for Well-Being During Job Loss and Job Insecurity
Three strategies to cope with job insecurity or unemployment
Guidance for Families
Discussing job loss or insecurity with your children and loved ones can be challenging; using these steps will help you and your family thrive
State Benefits May Be Available
Your state has several assistance programs available for those experiencing job loss/ insecurity or financial uncertainty. Visit your state's website for information on applying for aid and understanding available support services.
Caring for your Mental Health While Job Searching
The job search process can lead to burnout, stress and overall poor mental health. Use these tips to take control of your job search and stay positive, motivated and secure your mental well-being.
Industry Specific Resources
Helpful resources for health care workers and federal workers.
Health care workers
Mental Health and Well-being Resources for Healthcare Workers
Federal workers
Virginia: Resources for Impacted Federal Workers
Maryland: Resources for Maryland’s Former Federal Employees and Other Workers Impacted by the Federal Government Transition
Considering the Fork in the Road? The Transition from Federal CV to Private-Sector Resume
Federal Job Cuts Are Coming — Here’s How to Rewrite Your Resume for the Private Sector
Workshops and Events
Stay updated on career development seminars.
Uncertain Jobs, Uncertain Futures: What Workers, Leaders, and Policymakers Need to Know About Job Insecurity
March 26, 2025
1:15 pm
Presented by Dr. Tahira M. Probst, Professor of Psychology at Washington State University
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988 Lifeline
Job insecurity and Job loss can lead to feelings of loss, grief, stress, anxiety, and depression. This can be a challenging time. We hope these tips and resources help you thrive and overcome. If you are having thoughts of hurting yourself or others, or if you suspect someone is having suicidal ideation reach out to the SUICIDE and CRISIS LIFELINE right away by dialing 988.
The Johns Hopkins POE Total Worker Health® Center in Mental Health
The Johns Hopkins P.O.E. Total Worker Health® Center (POE Center) is dedicated to improving the mental health of the nation’s workforce through research, education, outreach, and evaluation activities that integrate Psychosocial factors, Organizational conditions, and Environmental exposures as key domains of worker health.