Unemployment

INTRODUCTION

Leads to increased cardiovascular disease, death rate and psychiatric illness.

   Objective is to prevent resignation, hopelessness and deterioration of health.

Encourage positive outlook with readiness to re-enter labour force.

VULNERABLE GROUPS

• School leavers, esp. non-achievers (beware of impulsive overdoses)

• History of psychosomatic or physical disability

• Children of the unemployed

• Previous problematic marriages

• Men with many dependants

• Those >50 yrs with good job records

Role of GP

• Diagnostic awareness

• Foreshadow problems

• Caring, supportive counselling (very powerful)

• Liaison with social services