Report highlights mental toll on Chicago residents who applied for guaranteed income program – FO32 (Chicago)

Misuzu Schexnider, of the University of Chicago's Inclusive Economy Lab, said the "shocking statistic" is something they plan to keep an eye on throughout the duration of the pilot. "It really illustrates the need that exists in the community, particularly the need for mental health support and resources, and that people are really hurting and not able to thrive right now."
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Stewie the Roof Baby
3 years ago

How can people not thrive in Lightweight’s Chicago, in the fat man’s Illinois, in Senile Joe’s America?

nixit
3 years ago

Free money improves my mental health too.

GM
3 years ago

“Participants in the study reported feelings including hopelessness, nervousness or restlessness, particularly those who were between the ages of 18 and 29, the study found…”

The BEST “cure” for this is to GET A JOB…!!!

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