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What is financial anxiety?
Financial anxiety, or money anxiety, is a feeling of worry about your money situation. This can include your income, your job security, your debts, and your ability to afford necessities and non-essentials. For Mental Health Awareness Week, we take a look at some of the causes and symptoms of financial anxiety, and how to cope with them.
16 May 2023
World Bipolar Day
Here at the Mental Health and Money Advice Service, we receive many referrals from people who live with bipolar disorder and are struggling to manage their finances. In this article, we explore some of the ways you can manage your finances as well as the support available.
30 March 2023
Which Cost-of-Living Payments Have Been Announced for 2023
With the cost-of-living crisis continuing to affect our financial and mental health, we discuss the newly announced cost-of-living grants for 2023, including who is eligible to receive these cost-of-living payments and what support is available to you.
23 January 2023
How to save money this Christmas and New Year’s
The holiday season, including Christmas and New Year's, can be a stressful time for your finances, especially during the cost-of-living crisis. From tips for cutting back to ways you can save money on presents, check out our tips for saving money and improving your mental health in the process this holiday season.
13 December 2022
Tips for managing your money and mental health in 2023
Planning ahead at the start of a new year can help you manage your money better while also helping you manage your mental health and stress related to money. We share tips and advice for helping you manage your money in 2023, pay off your debts, and afford the things you want.
12 December 2022
FCA announces new rules on 'buy now pay later' products and overdrafts
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced new regulations on Buy Now Pay Later products and Overdrafts. Sarah-Jayne Whitson explains the new rules and considers if we are moving towards a lending society of affordable credit?
31 October 2019
What to do if money worries are affecting your mental health
The Mentally Yours podcast focused on money and mental health for Mental Health Awareness Week. Find out what Sarah Murphy, a founding member of the Mental Health and Money Advice service, had to say if money worries are affecting your mental health.
24 May 2018
Why the Mental Health and Money Advice service is helping people with mental illness and money issues
At the Mental Health and Money Advice service, we acknowledge the need to support people who are affected by mental health and money problems. Find out how we are determined to offer help and support to those in need.
11 May 2018
