In commemoration of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're pleased to share this video interview with Michele Martin. Michele discusses the impact of COVID-19 pandemic-related job loss and unemployment on mental health and well-being, the impact of the job search on one's mental health and well-being, and strategies for building well-being during the job search. She also discusses red flags that job seekers should look out for that indicate when mental health and emotional well-being are interfering with the job search as well as strategies and techniques to nurture one's well-being.

Michele is Director of Technical Assistance at the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development and Director of the New Start Career Network.