Healthcare
When there is an economic Crisis, what happens to Healthcare systems in that country?
Budget cuts and reduced funding. This is bad because it doesn't give enough money to give proper healthcare to citizens of the country.
What causes people to migrate during an economic crisis.
Most people migrate during an economic crisis because of unemployment. They move to other, more economically stable countries to get jobs and support themselves and their families.
What is unemployment?
Being unemployed means that you do not have a job or a source of income.
What are some mental health issues that come from economic stress?
Anxiety, deppression, etc.
How does an economic crisis effect people working in healthcare? (hospitals, ER, therapy, etc.)
Where do you think refugees find safety during an economic crisis?
They often find safety in neighbouring countries that are financially stable.
What do you think people losing their jobs can lead to?
Losing jobs can lead to stress, depression, and anxiety. This connects back to other categories like mental health and healthcare because countries don't have enough money to support the bad health of unemployed citizens.
Why is Mental Health important?
Mental health is just as important as physical and emotional health. Keeping your body healthy is important, but keeping your mind sharp and healthy is what helps you make good choices and think on a daily basis.
Due to the economic crisis, what are things that many countries experience shortages in?
Medical supplies, nurses, doctors, staff in general, etc.
How can an economic crisis affect migration rates?
It can increase in some countries and decrease in others depending on the financial stability of the country.
How long do you think unemployment can be an issue for people after an economic crisis?
It can take from years to decades.
What mental health service is usually covered by healthcare, but is often cut during an economic crisis?
Therapy, counseling, etc.
Name the Health issues that you think might arise in citizens during an economic crisis.
Depression, anxiety, cardiovascular issues, etc.
What are challenges that immigrants face in other countries.
Immigrants have trouble finding jobs and homes in other countries.
What is one side effect of long-term unemployment on families?
This can lead to increased poverty.
How can mental health affect your ability to get a job?
When you have good mental health, you have good confidence and mindset, and you can talk to employment offices and bosses. When you have bad mental health it gives you a bad energy and you can't get jobs as easily as you would like.
What impact did the 2009 economic crisis have on Greece's healthcare system?
Budget cuts, insufficient funding, reduced access to proper healthcare, etc.
How did the economic crisis in Greece affect migration flows?
Greece is a safe country for citizens of neighbouring countries during wars because Greece is a very peaceful country. When people from other countries came to Greece to get away from their wars, Greece can't help them all because of their own financial problems.
What do you think Greece's peak unemployment rate during the economic crisis?
Hint: It's in the 20 percentages...
27%!!!
What mental health trend increased in Greece during the economic crisis?
Suicide rates increased during the economic crisis because of increased stress and anxiety.