Therapists can help individuals to cope with mental health issues

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.