Comments on: Economic Downturn Increases Demand for Psychological Services

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:18:10 +0000

Unfortunately I think the answer to the last question is no. I think that too many times in this treatment system people are shuffled and referred from resource to resource with little to no real help being issued. It is the people who get caught up in this stranglehold of the public system who really do suffer. There are so many things going on in this country today that I am sure there are many services which are being pushed to their absolute limits if not cut altogether. People are hurting all across the board which in turn makes the demand for services even greater. Our mental health system and overall economy are going to take years to recover from the abuses it has seen over the past several years.

By: Donna

Donna — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:21:06 +0000

Yeah but are those who really need help being given the tools to find the help that they need?

By: Barbara

Barbara — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:03:40 +0000

I suspect this is only getting worse by the minute as the stock market continues to tank on an almost daily basis. . .

By: Norma

Norma — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:33:52 +0000

I hate to think that a poor economy will be what it takes for people to seek treatment but perhaps this is what will put these mental health pros in the spotlight and let others see the good they can do for thos in need.

By: David

David — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:12:34 +0000

I am not sure that I agree with that. There are some things that the federal and even local level governments just should not intervene in and I happen to think that this is one of those areas. I think that there are enough community services and resources that can assure that people continue to get the level of care that they need during a mental health crisis. I do not mena to make this political but the government is not the fix for everything.

By: Crossman

Crossman — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:57:51 +0000

Won’t be long. Folks can barely pay their other bills much less additional medical bills. This is a time when the government is going to have to intervene, either on the local or state level, to make sure that practices and procedures remain up to par.

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:01:05 +0000

All this seems to be only from the view of the employee. If you are in the unenviable position of the employer and have to give the boot to fellow colleagues who might be your friends at work, that is terrible!!! I am doing exactly that and haven’t slept for many days now. I am considering therapy, as I had to sack my friend who has just got a baby and I dont think I am going to be able to deal with all that by myself.

By: Spence

Spence — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:23:45 +0000

I wonder if more companies who are having to let people go are providing the funding for their employees to seek counseling or if the employees are having to use their own income for this. Their health coverage will probably last them a while after they leave the company but I would suspect not for very long and then the cost will have to paid out of pocket. In this economy how long do you suppose it will be before people decide this is another expense that they cannot manage to pay and will let their own health fall to the wayside just to pay their other bills?

By: Lisa Brookes Kift

Lisa Brookes Kift — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:15:03 +0000

Great information - and unfortunately not suprising. Any therapists plan to lower their fees to accomodate the increased financial strain?

By: Robyn E

Robyn E — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:13:37 +0000

It is inevitable that this would cause an increase in the nedd for services. People are losing everything, including their minds, with the increasing prices!

By: Nikki

Nikki — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:27:20 +0000

This economic slump is hitting everyone so hard it is no wonder that there is an upswing in the numbers looking for psychological services. I too live in fear everyday of losing my job as I work for a small business that has definitely felt the economic crunch. I count my blessings every day that I still have my job and a way to provide for my family and I must admit this is a bit unsettling because I never thought something like this was anything my generation would ever have to worry about.

By: John

John — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:13:05 +0000

I changed my career 5 years ago and am in middle management. Every morning as i knot my tie i worry if the pink slip awaits me. my wife is so frustrated with me i’m scared shes gonna wwant a divorce. We dont do anything together as I work 24/7 doing two jobs.