Getting Through Tough Economic Times

The US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers a first-of-its-kind, online guide that "provides crucial information and resource referrals for people dealing with emotional or other health problems associated with economic hard times. The "Getting Through Tough Economic Times" guide http://www.samhsa.gov/economy/ provides practical advice on identifying health concerns, developing coping skills and finding help."

This guide provides practical advice on how to deal with the effects financial difficulties can have on your physical and mental health -- it covers:

Possible health risks

Warning signs

Managing stress

Getting help

Suicide warning signs

Other steps you can take