How Unemployment Affects the Individual

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This paper explains that unemployment is a big problem not only because people go on welfare and other state assistance but also because it can cause depression and other serious health problems for individuals who cannot find a job. The author stresses that mental and physical health problems make finding employment even more difficult and sometimes result in permanent unemployment; however, the health system has been providing little assistance to the unemployed population. The paper relates that health providers or counselors need to be trained in the general practice management of the health problems of unemployment including risk factor assessment and management, support for the family and referrals to appropriate community resources, specialist medical services and government and non-government services and programs including employment and training services.
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"As was already noted, unemployment also affects mental health. "Men aged 35-60 years who became unemployed had higher levels of depression and anxiety than those who remained employed... Furthermore, when unemployed people find a job, their mental health improves." There could be several reasons for this. First of all having a job means more people, which may result in meaningful friendships, and ultimately a support group. Everyone needs a support, someone to listen to them, even if they think they are the strongest mentally. Friends are very important to anyone's well-being. Next, it could be because being employed means you have something you can do and you are good at it. I believe when someone is good at something, it will increase their confidence."

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