Post by nickd on Feb 23, 2011 8:39:54 GMT 1
Martin Lewis and Moneyexpert.com has, with the help of CAB and mental health charities, launched a new information pack for people facing debt- often associated with accompanying mental health problems.
Here's what Martin Lewis says about it....
MARTIN'S QUICK BRIEFING
Free MSE Mental Health & Debt Help Booklet
Major new guide, first ever of its type, supported by key charities
Mental health problems can cause severe debt; severe debt can cause mental health problems - it's a marriage made in hell. The mammoth scale of this national problem is hidden, as both issues carry a stigma.
Debt isn't purely a financial issue. It can break up families, take the roof from over your children's heads, kill confidence, pile on stress, cause depression and even lead some to take their own lives.
New 40 page free PDF booklet
One in four have some type of mental health problem; those who do are up to FIVE times more likely to be in debt crisis.
For years I've had a passion to do something, as we see too many on the brink, but working out solutions isn't easy. Finally, with guidance from charities Mind, Rethink, CAB and CAP, we're launching this new publication.
Who's it for? Individuals, families, carers, and caseworkers of those with anxiety, depression, bipolar and other mental health problems.
What's in it? How to handle debts when stressed, work with banks, get free one-to-one debt counselling, specific tips for bipolar and depression sufferers, info on whether you should declare your mental health issues and more.
How do I get it? Simply download and print the free Mental Health & Debt Help PDF booklet (3Mb file so may take a little time).
While we can't promise this guide will solve everything, we hope it'll help make things easier to understand and deal with. If nothing else, the fact it's such a big issue that we've done this work should make you realise you're not alone.
Please give us feedback on the guide and give it to friends & family who may find it useful.
Please help us spread the word
Please forward this email to friends and suggest they
get it themselves via moneysavingexpert.com/tips
www.moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip/
Although any help people can get is great, I can't help but think that people with mental health related problems, especially those in debt, don't want books and self help packs - they want someone they can talk to who can practically help them with their problems.
Here's what Martin Lewis says about it....
MARTIN'S QUICK BRIEFING
Free MSE Mental Health & Debt Help Booklet
Major new guide, first ever of its type, supported by key charities
Mental health problems can cause severe debt; severe debt can cause mental health problems - it's a marriage made in hell. The mammoth scale of this national problem is hidden, as both issues carry a stigma.
Debt isn't purely a financial issue. It can break up families, take the roof from over your children's heads, kill confidence, pile on stress, cause depression and even lead some to take their own lives.
New 40 page free PDF booklet
One in four have some type of mental health problem; those who do are up to FIVE times more likely to be in debt crisis.
For years I've had a passion to do something, as we see too many on the brink, but working out solutions isn't easy. Finally, with guidance from charities Mind, Rethink, CAB and CAP, we're launching this new publication.
Who's it for? Individuals, families, carers, and caseworkers of those with anxiety, depression, bipolar and other mental health problems.
What's in it? How to handle debts when stressed, work with banks, get free one-to-one debt counselling, specific tips for bipolar and depression sufferers, info on whether you should declare your mental health issues and more.
How do I get it? Simply download and print the free Mental Health & Debt Help PDF booklet (3Mb file so may take a little time).
While we can't promise this guide will solve everything, we hope it'll help make things easier to understand and deal with. If nothing else, the fact it's such a big issue that we've done this work should make you realise you're not alone.
Please give us feedback on the guide and give it to friends & family who may find it useful.
Please help us spread the word
Please forward this email to friends and suggest they
get it themselves via moneysavingexpert.com/tips
www.moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip/
Although any help people can get is great, I can't help but think that people with mental health related problems, especially those in debt, don't want books and self help packs - they want someone they can talk to who can practically help them with their problems.