Aug. 24, 2008

Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Unfortunately, Therapists Find Business Booming

Financial stress, job layoffs, housing problems and the rising cost of living can complicate and heighten an already existing diagnosis of depression or anxiety, experts say.

The lagging economy and corresponding increase in demand for behavioral health services is being noted nationally. Richard Chaifetz, chairman and CEO of ComPsych, a huge employee-assistance provider based in Chicago, told USA Today that requests for therapists increased 15 to 20 percent over the past three months.