Many sources of evidence demonstrate that people who experience mental health issues are particularly susceptible to experiencing financial difficulties. Recent Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) data shows that just under 1 in 3 UK adults experience mental health challenges, an increase from around 1 in 5 in 2018.
The MaPS UK Strategy for Financial Wellbeing 2020-2030 establishes mental health as a cross-cutting theme across the five Agendas for Change. A key component of this theme is building mental health awareness into service delivery.
Below are links to some insights on particular topics within the mental health/financial wellbeing space.