Dr. Nancy Molitor
I am a clinical psychologist near Chicago, Illinois, with more than 20 years experience working with adults, families and couples. I have a doctorate in both developmental (child) psychology and clinical (adult) psychology. I do a lot with young adults, as well as people coping with chronic illnesses such as cancer. I have also taken a keen interest in the state of the economy and how it’s affecting people’s lives. I have seen so many people feeling anxious and depressed about their jobs and money, but I believe that there are ways to feel better and stay hopeful during these hard times.
Posted on July 27th, 2010
The latest string of bad economic news – long-term unemployment at record high levels, more foreclosures and few new jobs being created – spells continuing stress for many Americans and is contributing to their gloomy outlook about the economy. As a clinical psychologist, some of my patients tell me they feel like the folks who were trying to cap the oil spill in the Gulf–each day feels more disheartening and more overwhelming than the last. Being out of control to fix one’s life can quickly lead to anxiety, and even clinical depression, if left untreated.
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Posted on June 15th, 2010
The ongoing recession has been tough on all Americans, but new data suggests men are especially being hit hard, both physically and psychologically. The unemployment rate for men is higher than for women, and men stay unemployed longer. Men account for 60 percent of the long-term unemployed, people who have been out of work for more than six months.
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Posted on May 18th, 2010
You have probably seen the headlines heralding the economy’s recovery from the recession and mentioning all the positive numbers, like a rising stock market or a slow increase in job numbers. Despite some good news, you might still feel down in the dumps and discouraged about your own family’s economy. Guess what, you’re not alone.
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