Unemployment and mental health: a global study of unemployment’s influence on diverse mental disorders

These findings underscore the critical interplay between socio-economic factors and mental health, highlighting the need for proactive strategies to address the dual burden of unemployment and mental health disorders. Targeted interventions, such as employment support programs and accessible mental health services, are essential to improve global mental health outcomes. These initiatives can also alleviate the economic burden of unemployment by boosting workforce participation and productivity. Long-term economic gains may offset the increased healthcare expenditures associated with mental health support.