© 2022 Health News Florida



Health News Florida Partners
Donate
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Understanding the emotional impact of losing your job

By Katia Riddle
Published April 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM EDT

Losing a job hits a person's sense of identity and sense of security. Research shows there are steps you can take to safeguard yourself.

Copyright 2025 NPR
NPR Health
Katia Riddle
Katia Riddle is a correspondent at NPR covering mental health. She has reported extensively on the impact of events such as Hurricane Helene, Los Angeles wildfires and the loneliness epidemic. Prior to her current role, she covered public health including reproductive rights and homelessness. She won a 2024 Gracie Award for a series on reproductive rights.