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<p>The Department of Health and Social Care and the Department for Work and Pensions
recognise the impact unemployment can have on an individual’s mental health. An independent
review* of the scientific evidence on the relationship between work and health, commissioned
by the Department for Work and Pensions, found strong evidence that unemployment is
generally harmful to health and linked with poorer mental health, psychological distress,
and psychiatric morbidity. Our jobcentre staff work in partnership with mental health
providers and services to ensure individuals experiencing unemployment receive the
necessary help they need to support them in their job search, work entry and job retention.</p><p>Notes:
* Waddell G and Burton AK. (2006). Is work good for your health and well-being. London:
TSO.</p><p /><p> </p>
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