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Report links job losses among Black women to anxiety and depression

Original: https:// 19thnews.org/2026/10/black-wom en-fired-doge-impact-anxiety/ “There’s a significant association between unemplo

A new report by The 19th examines the mental health toll on Black women who lost jobs amid the federal workforce reductions tied to the Department of Government Efficiency. Researchers cite a significant association between unemployment and increased depression, anxiety, and psychological distress, as well as lower overall life satisfaction, and the findings are drawing attention on social media.

Why now: Concern is growing over the lasting psychological and economic impact of government job cuts on Black women.

The 19thDepartment of Government EfficiencyBlack women

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• https:// 19thnews.org/2026/10/black-wom en-fired-doge-impact-anxiety/ “There’s a significant association between unemployment and increased depression, anxiety, and psychological distress, as well as just life satisfaction overall.” # USPol # blackvoices · J2pro · 6

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