What is the best way to get real, free psychiatric help?

Hi! I'm doing councilling courses right now and doubt that I'm good enough yet to help, but I just want to say that what you're experiencing right now is 'normal'. Those are all symptoms of depression. Losing your job is at the top of the most traumatic things that can happen to you ever. If you could pull yourself through by your positive attitude before, already that's something to hand on to. Concentrate on what you can change, not what you can't. Go all out to find a job again. Just the physical exertion of typing up resumes and going for interviews might keep your mind off things. Try to go outside for a walk. Just being out in the sunshine and getting tired is a wonderful balm for the soul.