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How to navigate unemployment depression while facing financial pressure as a couple

My husband lost his job three months ago and his depression is getting worse, but he won't apply for jobs and won't talk about our dwindling savings, and I'm starting to panic about money while also trying to be supportive of his mental health.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

One partner's psychological response to job loss is preventing practical action, while the other partner faces the impossible choice between emotional support and financial reality.

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“Where Are You with Money and mental health?”

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