Women, the Economy, and Mental Health
May 23, 2009 by Cherie Burbach
Filed under Women's Health
The bad economy affects us in so many ways. Job uncertainty affects our earnings, and puts stress on everyone in the family. Since women are usually the ones that put everyone else before themselves, it should come as no surprise that the economy has had an impact on their health.
A new survey from the American Psychiatric Association (APA) confirms that the more than two-thirds (68%) of women feel the current economic crisis has had a negative impact on them and their families.
• More than half (55%) said the current problems with the economy have had a negative impact on …read more




