Research

Debt and mental health


 

What is the relationship between debt and mental health problems?

  • One in four people has a mental health problem.

  • One in four people with a mental health problem is in debt.

  • One in two people in debt have a mental health problem.

  • Debt may be a cause and a consequence of mental health problems.

 

The Royal College of Psychiatrists delivers programmes which make a difference to the everyday lives of people with mental health problems, and those working with them. Since 2006, we have run a research and  intervention programme addressing the relationship between financial difficulties and mental health.

 

How can we help you?


I am worried about my finances.

 

I am a health or social care professional.

 

I work in the creditor sector

 

I am interested in the evidence on debt and mental health.

 

Contact us

The staff overseeing this programme are Chris Fitch and Ryan Davey.

 

 

Health Services Research, Royal College of Psychiatrists, 4th Floor Standon House, 21 Mansell Street, London E1 8AA    
   

 

 

 

 

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