mental health

We all know the psychological impacts of job loss and unemployment can be painful. But a new study reveals something that may surprise some victims of this recession: Having a bad job can be as harmful to your mental health as no job at all -- in fact, it can be even worse.

After years of recession and a less than stellar economic recovery, growing numbers of worker are feeling the emotional toll. More of them than ever feel undervalued, stressed out, and dissatisfied with their jobs, a new survey finds.

Jared Lee Loughner, the disturbed young man charged in this weekend's massacre in Tuscon, highlights the physical dangers that individuals with untreated mental illness pose to society. But the financial costs of mental illness are high too.

Two new books raise some deep questions about the American concept of mental health: One is a searing investigation of how we export, not just our drugs, but our idea of mental illness. The other is the upcoming revision of the psychiatric diagnostic manual, which proposed some very necessary changes to the standards of treatment.

The Senate may be debating health care reform, but passing legislation is far from a slam-dunk. For Americans who need help now with mental health issues, there are many low-cost options that can be found, if you know where to look. Finding treatment Whether you're suffering from stress or...

Women are having a tougher time with the financial crisis and are more likely to struggle to stay on top of their finances, according to a new report. Twice as many women (68%) as men (32%) sought help with their finances between January 1 and April 30, says Financial Finesse, a financial education...

The reported suicide of acting Freddie Mac (FRE) Chief Financial Officer David Kellermann puts a human face on the damage the recession has taken on the American psyche. Kellermann, 41, apparently was uneasy about the publicity he got after it was reported that he received an $800,000 bonus from...

Researchers are now identifying what many of us in mental health already knew -- sometimes people's money problems are a part of their psychological makeup. Their attitudes, beliefs and expectations about money are developed in childhood and can affect how a person handles money their entire life....