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Reviewed by Chris Andersen

Chris became an Insolvency Practitioner in 2014 and is currently regulated by the IPA.

He is experienced in contentious insolvency with excellent analytical skills and strong knowledge of both general and technical insolvency matters.

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22nd July 2024

The stress created by work-related debt can be overwhelming. It is common to report anxiety, overwhelm and depression when worrying persistently about money.

If you’re struggling with the mental health impacts of business debt, it’s important to seek support from qualified professionals. This page provides information on various organisations that offer help specifically for debt-related stress and mental health concerns.

Below, you’ll find a range of resources, including:

  • Charities providing telephone counselling and face-to-face meetings
  • Information on how to get therapist referrals from the NHS
  • Other useful support services
Managing Debt-Related Stress

Mind

National Charity Mind explains the link between money worries and mental health, including problems linked to avoidance, negative feelings and overspending.

They can offer:

  • A helpline you can call on 0300 123 3393 (9 am-6 pm Monday to Friday) or text 86463
  • Mental health services in local communities across England and Wales.
  • Side by Side is a supportive online community where you can listen, share and be heard.

Visit Mind

NHS

The NHS website offers some useful information on coping with financial worries, including links to further resources and how to get a referral for a therapist near you.

Find an NHS psychological therapies service (IAPT) here (you’ll need to registered with a GP first)

Visit NHS financial stress information

Samaritans

Samaritans offer a confidential listening service to anyone who is in distress. This could include if you have money worries and are also experiencing suicidal thoughts. The service is available 24/7 and 365 days a year – the number is 116 123.

Every day, Samaritan volunteers respond to around 10,000 calls for help.

They offer:

  • A free phone line you can call 24/7
  • Email support via jo@samaritans.org
  • A self-help app so you can keep track of how you’re feeling, and get recommendations for things you can do to help yourself cope, feel better and stay safe in a crisis

Visit Samaritans website

Sane

SANEline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers.

Sane offers:

  • A helpline you can call on 0300 304 7000 (4:30 pm-10:30 pm)
  • Email support support@sane.org.uk
  • The helpline is a confidential service for those aged 16 or over

Visit Sane website

Shout

Every day, Shout takes around 1,500 conversations with children, young people and adults in immediate need of support with their mental health.

To start a conversation, text the word ‘SHOUT’ to 85258.

Shout is a free, confidential, anonymous service for anyone in the UK. It won’t appear on your phone bill.

Visit Shout website

CALM

CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for people in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason:

They can offer:

Visit CALM