Ways to promote a positive mindset if you’ve lost your job during the COVID-19 pandemic 

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Becoming unemployed can cause significant emotional distress. Becoming unemployed during a worldwide pandemic adds distress upon distress. It’s never been more important to protect your mental health. 

It’s essential that you take care of yourself, both mentally and physically. The current situation may be stressful, but there are things you can do to safeguard your wellbeing and maintain a positive outlook.

In this article, Beyond Blue’s lead clinical advisor, Dr Grant Blashki, offers five strategies for promoting resilience if you’ve lost your job due to the COVID-19 pandemic.