Looking after your mental health during financial worries is crucial | Tenant news

In challenging times, it is especially important to look after your mental health. Many people are facing particular worries now as the cost of living is rising and fuel costs are going up just as the winter approaches.

It can be especially hard to look after your mental health if you don’t know where to turn for help or advice but there are some freely available sources of support that anyone can use.

Help is at hand

Mind is a charity that provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They have a range of resources that can help you if you feel that your mental health is suffering due to money worries.

You can reach out for help and advice on:

• Claiming benefits
• Getting support
• Managing money
• Money and mental health
• Speaking to a service provider.

What to do if you are struggling

If you recognise that you are in a cycle of worrying about money, not able to manage money, and you are feeling stressed and anxious all the time, please break the cycle, and get help.

Financial help for households worried about money

The Government has helpful information that you can access to help you with the rising cost of living. Visit the Government website Help for Households to find more.