Feeling anxious or low when you have money worries is completely normal. Fortunately, there is lots of support and help available. Read on to find out more.
Money and mental health support
- NHS: How to cope with financial worries
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Feeling low or anxious is a normal response when you’ve lost your job, been made redundant, or you’re struggling with debt.
- Mental health & money advice
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Clear, practical advice and support for people experiencing issues with mental health and money.
- Mind: money and mental health
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Poor mental health can make earning and managing money harder. And worrying about money can make your mental health worse. It can start to feel like a vicious cycle. Here, you can find out more about organising your finances, claiming benefits when you have a mental health problem, dealing with services, and looking after your mental health when you’re worried about money.
Coping with debt
- Citizens Advice
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Citizen’s advice is a good place to get information about benefits, how to deal with debt, what you’re entitled to if you’re made redundant and who to speak to if you’re at risk of losing your home.
- Money Helper
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Practical advice online or over the phone by calling 0800 011 3797 (Monday to Friday: 8am to 6pm)
- Step Change
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Debt advice from this national charity. Free, impartial and confidential. Non-judgemental and at your own pace. Providing you with a plan to deal with your debt.