The close relationship between mental health and financial difficulties is widely supported by evidence. Statistics provided by the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute reveal that nearly 30% of individuals facing mental health challenges accumulated debts ranging from £2,000 to £20,000 amidst the pandemic. It’s a common phrase; “money can’t buy happiness”. But in today’s …
Do you feel like the cost of living is getting out of control? Between food shops, rent payments and utilities, it can often seem like we aren’t able to make ends meet. On top of that, financial struggles can have a negative impact on our mental health. If ever-increasing costs are worrying you, then this …
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Stigma: ‘a set of prejudicial attitudes and values, which may lead to discriminatory behaviours’ Mental illness has unfortunately been subjected to negative judgements and stigmatisation for centuries, which can even lead to fatal outcomes. The history of stigmatisation of the mentally ill dates back to ancient Greece, where a ‘stigma’ was used to brand slaves …
A Story About Our Founder, Paul Vicary: Just as I was about to set off on one of the biggest, toughest and most gruelling expeditions in my life… the news came. “You’ve got an extremely rare genetic disorder.” the Dr told me. Before this moment, I’d almost gotten used to the pain. For five years …
