Published on October 20, 2009 at 1:06 AM
As more Californians experience “Furlough Friday,” voluntary pay cuts and forced retirement, the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) encourages you to find a therapist to cope with the mental health impact of the economic downturn.
A new survey conducted by Mental Health America and the National Alliance on Mental Illness found that individuals experiencing a forced change in employment are two times as likely to report symptoms consistent with severe mental illness than others.
A licensed Marriage and Family Therapist can help you face mental health strains head-on. Talk therapy is a proven, effective treatment for many mental health issues.
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms following a forced job change or as a result of other life stresses, you should consider talking to a Marriage and Family Therapist:
To find a licensed California-based marriage and family therapist in your area, visit www.TherapistFinder.com, a free service offered by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.
http://www.therapistfinder.com/