Mental Health
Explore tools and resources that show the intersection of mental health and financial well-being.
Mental Health America is the nation’s leading national nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being, and condition prevention.
Financial well-being is an important part of our mental health. Mental Health America has great resources, including a financial and emotional well-being guide, to address the intersection of financial and mental health.
Everyone carries a money story and that story is impacted by our past experiences including trauma. How we feel about money, the financial decisions we make, and our views on money can be influenced by trauma. There are many resources available to address the trauma of money.
Trauma of Money by Chantel Chapman
Financial Shame and Trauma by the Center for Financial Social Work
The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute is based in the UK and is working to break the link between mental health problems and financial difficulty in the UK.
Financial Stress and Anxiety Resources, Crisis Text Line
988. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, you can call, text, or chat with someone at 988.
Providing financial well-being services in today’s environment is demanding. As providers, we are asked to support clients through these challenges while managing our own stress, finances, and emotional well-being. How are you taking care of yourself?
Caring for Your Mental Health by National Institute of Mental Health.
Your Healthiest Self: Wellness Toolkits by National Institute of Mental Health.
Taking Good Care of Yourself by Mental Health America.
Take a few minutes to do a self-care assessment to help you take an inventory of how you're feeling:
- Self-Care Assessment
- Self-Care and Lifestyle Balance Inventory
- Self-Care Inventory and Compassion Fatigue Protection Plan
Need to reach out for additional support?
Building Financial Wellness to Enhance Recovery Webinar with NAMI.
Building Financial Wellness curriculum which was developed for and by people living with mental health conditions and/or substance use issues.
Understanding the Mental-Financial Health Connection by the Financial Health Network.
