Unemployment figures are not a true measure of unemployment. We all know this. The metrics they use makes the assumption that people are voluntarily dropping ou

Unemployment figures are not a true measure of unemployment. We all know this. The metrics they use makes the assumption that people are voluntarily dropping out of the workforce and hence don't count as unemployed, when the reality is that while many might not be seeking employment, it's not for lack of want, but rather for lack of confidence in the ability to become gainfully employed. This goes hand in hand with the mental health crisis facing this country. Even with health insurance from Medicaid, you have a damned difficult time finding a mental health practitioner that's accepting new patients.