Anxiety and the Financial Crisis
The Chicago School Counseling Center in Westwood
By Jane Vinnik | September 29, 2009
Anxiety is a common response to many everyday experiences. It can keep a person from engaging in risky behaviors, and enables us to take the protective action needed in a given situation. Nevertheless, if anxiety intensifies or becomes a cause of significant distress or impairment it may be time to seek professional help. The following symptoms include, but are not limited to, some of the most typical symptoms of anxiety:
Given the current economy and financial uncertainties many families in our community are experiencing symptoms of anxiety. Loss of a job, home, or even medical insurance can exacerbate these feelings. If you are experiencing any anxiety related symptoms, please give us a call to schedule a free anxiety screening. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology�s Counseling Center in Westwood offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy at a sliding scale. Our goal is to reach out to anyone who would like to learn coping skills for the many stressors life in 2009 presents. Our center is located at 1145 Gayley Ave. Suite 322, Los Angeles, Ca. 90024. To schedule and appointment please call 310 208-3120.
