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1. | Insomnia |
2. | Weight gain/ loss |
3. | Depression |
4. | Anxiety |
5. | Relationship difficulties |
6. | Social withdrawal |
7. | Physical ailments (e.g. headaches/ gastrointestinal problems etc.) |
8. | Unhealthy coping mechanisms (e.g. alcohol/ drug abuse, overeating etc.) |
1. | Financial problems adversely impact your mental health |
2. | Poor mental health makes it difficult to manage money |
3. | These difficulties managing money lead to more financial problems and worsening of mental health problems |
1. | Talk to someone you trust |
• Open up to your friends and family | |
• Let them express their concerns | |
• Make time for (inexpensive) fun | |
2. | Get professional advice (e.g. organisations that offer free counselling on dealing with financial problems) |
3. | Take inventory of your finances |
• Include every source of income | |
• Keep track of all your spending | |
• List your debts | |
• Identify spending patterns | |
• Look to make small changes | |
• Go easy on yourself | |
4. | Make a plan and stick to it |
• Identify your financial problem | |
• Devise a solution | |
• Put your plan into action | |
• Monitor your progress | |
• Don't get derailed by setbacks | |
5. | Create a monthly budget |
6. | Manage your overall stress |
• Get moving! | |
• Make time for relaxation | |
• Don't skimp on sleep | |
• Boost your self-esteem | |
• Eat healthy food | |
• Be grateful | |
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