Table 1.

Sample characteristics (all 2349 observations)

		2021 (n = 1100)		2022 (n = 1249)
		n (mean)	% (sd)	n (mean)	% (sd)
Exposure to job loss/instability/insecurity	Stably employed	795	72	1012	81
	Increased job insecurity	28	3	44	4
	Downsizing	97	9	100	8
	Furlough	120	11	46	4
	Job loss/unemployment	60	5	47	4
Outcome	Thoughts of suicide or self-harm	43	4	48	4
Sex	Women	620	56	760	61
Age	Average age	54.9	11	54.6	11
Civil status	Married/cohabiting	845	77	971	79
Socioeconomic status	Non manual	893	82	1035	84
Birth country	Born in Sweden	1042	95	1182	95
Prior mental health problems	Symptoms of depression 2018	37	3	45	4
	Symptoms of anxiety 2018	133	12	160	15