Can I collect unemployment if I quit my job due to stress?

You may be able to collect unemployment if you quit your job due to stress, but there is no exact answer to this. Generally, you cannot collect unemployment if you quit a job unless you have "good cause" for leaving. Good causes can include many things, such as declining health, union health, or an inappropriate work environment.

High levels of stress can lead to a decline in your health, both mental and physical. If you can prove it to your state's unemployment department, you may be able to receive unemployment benefits. Each state has different exact reasonings, so it is important to look into what your exact state includes within the parameters of "declining health".