From the struggle on Wall Street to the sense of tough times on your street - the nation's economy is on most people's minds.
Mental health experts are noticing signs its taking a toll on stress levels.
Friday, 90-year-old Addie Polk of Akron, Ohio shot herself in the chest in a suicide attempt when officers came to evict her from her home.
Deputies say they had made seven other visits to Polk before, and they were there to see how her moving process was going.
Polk has lived in her home since 1970.
Mortgage giant Fannie May now says it will forgive Polk's debt.
Everywhere you turn...there are signs of rising prices.
With some of nation's big companies on shaky ground, psychology experts say the instability at the top is trickling down to the folks at home.
UAB's Dr. Josh Klapow warns people may experience mood changes ..as they worry about their paychecks and what's next.
Klapow urges anyone going through tough financial times to find emotional support and counseling. Experts can often help guide you toward resources that may be able to help.
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