Aneri Pattani

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"Work is such a fundamental part of our identity," says one psychology researcher. When it's suddenly lost, "it can be really devastating to your sense of purpose and identity, your sense of social mattering, especially when it's in a climate of devaluing what you do." (Dreamstime/Fizkes)

Mar 27, 2025

'I am going through hell': Job loss, mental health and the fate of federal workers

The firings that began in February are taking a significant toll on federal employees' mental health. Workers said they feel overwhelmed, demoralized and anxious, and have obtained or considered seeking psychiatric care.

Aneri Pattani

By this Author

'I am going through hell': Job loss, mental health and the fate of federal workers

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