Unemployment weakens much more than just income. How can we preserve the health, relationships, and dignity of unemployed individuals? Insights for field actors, beyond common misconceptions about motivation. The health of unemployed people, a social and public health issue still too little known. Dominique Lhuilier, Research Center on Work and Development – National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts (CRTD-Cnam) - Weekly Epidemiological Bulletin (BEH) No. 23-24, Public Health France. Audio Capsules of Health Practices Analysis of Health Practices and link to the source For field actors in health, prevention, and social or professional support, this editorial helps to better understand what unemployment can undermine beyond income: daily references, social relationships, self-esteem, and the sense of usefulness. It invites attention to the effects of stigma and pressures related to job searching, without reducing the difficulties encountered to a lack of motivation. While not comprising a practical guide, it provides markers to shed light on support situations and reminds us of an essential issue: to preserve the health of individuals during unemployment, and not just aim for their return to work. The health of unemployed people, a social and public health issue still too little known. #pratiquesensante #HealthAndUnemployment #JobSeekers #SocialHealthInequalities #Stigmatization #MentalHealth #Precariousness #BEH #pratiquesensante #SantéEtChômage #DemandeursDEmploi #InégalitésSocialesDeSanté #Stigmatisation #SantéMentale #Précarité #BEH (translated)
