Money Matters: Mental Health and Financial Well-being with Helen Undy
Money was just this huge issue that keeps coming up time and time again. And that's a community of people living with mental health problems.
Money and mental health—two topics that can make anyone's head spin. In this episode of 'The Wellbeing Lab', host Will Young teams up with Helen Undy, the Chief Executive of the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, to break down the intricate relationship between your wallet and your mind. If you've ever felt a knot in your stomach thinking about your finances, you're not alone.
Helen shares her experiences and expertise on how gambling addiction can wreak havoc on mental health, how financial crises can deepen mental struggles, and why it's so hard to seek help when you're in the thick of it. They also chat about the importance of managing debt responsibly, the role of impulse control in financial decisions, and how research and activism can pave the way for systemic change.
Helen's insights are not just theoretical; they come from a community deeply affected by these issues. So, if you want to understand why money matters so much to your mental health, this episode is a must-listen.