The stress created by work-related debt can be overwhelming. It is common to report anxiety, overwhelm and depression when worrying persistently about money.
Below are a range of places where you can seek help for debt stress.
These involve charities that provide telephone counselling or face to face meetings. As well as how to get therapist referrals from the NHS, and a range of other useful resources.
Mind
National CharityMind explains the link between money worries and mental heath including problems linked to avoidance, negative feelings and overspending.
They can offer:
A helpline you can call on 0300 123 3393 (9am-6pm Monday to Friday) or text 86463
Mental health services in local communities across England and Wales.
Side by Side is a supportive online community where you can listen, share and be heard.
The NHS website offers some useful information on coping with financial worries, including links to further resources and how to get a referral for a therapist near you.
Find an NHS psychological therapies service (IAPT) here (you’ll need to registered with a GP first)
Samaritans offers a confidential listening service to anyone who is in distress. This could include if you have money worries and are also experiencing suicidal thoughts. The service is available 24/7 and 365 days a year – the number is 116 123.
Every day, Samaritans volunteers respond to around 10,000 calls for help.
A self-help app so you can keep track of how you’re feeling, and get recommendations for things you can do to help yourself cope, feel better and stay safe in a crisis
SANEline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers.
Sane offers:
A helpline you can call on 0300 304 7000 (4:30pm-10:30pm)
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