A recession can have a _____1________ effect on mental health. This can ______2_____ the demand for mental health specialists or psychologists.

options
1. a.positve
b.neutral
c. negative

2. a. decrease
b.increase
c.stabalize

Respuesta :

1) Negative
2) Increase

The correct answers are:

1) c. negative ; and 2) b. increase.

Explanation:

A recession causes people to worry more about their finances.  Unemployment goes up, job security is less certain, and people are more concerned about their financial health.

Since worry goes up, the incidence of anxiety and depression increases as well.  This means more people would need access to mental health professionals.