Unemployment: Mental Health, Women & Seniors

On The Stream:  We discuss new reports on the impact long-term impact unemployment is having on the well-being of Americans and their families.   

The Bureau of Labor Statistics says 20 states have had a decline in unemployment, but for the millions who remain jobless, what are the long-term prospects?  According to a number of recent reports, the impact is not just economic but also having devastating effect on the mental health of those experiencing long-term unemployment.

Guests

Omar Yousaf, currently unemployed

Trevor Davis, Digital Director for Campaign for America’s Future

Twitter: @ourfuture / Web site: ourfuture.org

David L. Blustein, Psychologist and professor at Boston College

Twitter: @BlusteinDavid

Debra Wolverton, Former sales representative, Unemployed for a year

Joan Entmacher, Vice President for Family Economic Security at the National Women's Law Center

Twitter: @nwlc

Katherine McFate, President and CEO of the Center for Effective Government

Twitter: @KatherineMcFate / Website: www.witnesswednesdays.org