Job loss and looking after your mental health
No matter how it happens, unexpectedly losing income causes emotional stress and financial stress.
It can also affect your mental health and wellbeing, relationships, family and how you see the future.


It can help to:
Acknowledge the link between money stress and mental health
Start taking steps to look at your financial situation (this might include making a budget or contacting your bank)
Seek mental health support to help with the stress that often comes with financial challenges.
Mindspot– for free online personalised mental health care.
AskIzzy– a free and anonymous service that connects people in need with housing, a meal, money help, family violence support, counselling and more.
Services Australia: Recently unemployed – help and resources for if you have recently lost your job or had to stop working.