Why and how people get into debt, how mental health problems can affect your finances, how debt can affect your mental health, questions to ask yourself if you think you may have a debt problem, and how to get help.
… half of parents with children aged 10 and under fell into debt to pay essential bills 11th Dec 2023 Survey … years old and under) had taken on or increased unsecured debt to pay for essential bills. 32% of those with young children that have taken on unsecured debt are very worried about being able to repay. 12% parents …
The Mental Health Foundation in Scotland is issuing a stark warning about the mental health impacts of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, with almost one third of Scottish adults (32%) reporting feeling anxious about their financial situation in the last month.
This week, let’s raise more than awareness: let’s raise our expectations. I want our next government to be as ambitious about preventing mental health problems as we are.
Many of us are facing new worries because of the cost-of-living crisis. If you’re having a hard time with things and it seems like there’s nothing anyone can do to help, there are ways that the government or organisations can help and guide you through these difficult times.
The UK population is experiencing widespread levels of stress, anxiety and hopelessness in response to financial concerns, according to a new survey commissioned by the Mental Health Foundation.
We all can experience mental health problems, whatever our background or walk of life. But the risk of experiencing mental ill-health is not equally distributed across our society. Those who face the greatest disadvantages in life also face the greatest risk to their mental health.
