A guide to #MentalWealth
Your finances and your mental health working in harmony.
That's credit done right
You're not alone, really
Money worries can sometimes affect our mental health. Sadly, these two topics are the elephants in the room that so many of us ignore. Research* shows that:
1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year
of us feel stressed about our finances. Yet only
of us are comfortable talking to our financial provider about vulnerabilities like mental health.
Our #MentalWealth promise to you
To listen, without judgement
Talking about mental health doesn't have to be uncomfortable. All of our customer support teams are trained to make those tricky conversations easier.
You’ll only need to tell us once
Rest assured, once you’ve let us know what you’re going through, you won’t have to repeat the details every time you contact us.
To help manage your account
We'll work with you to find a manageable solution to get yourself sorted.
Developed in partnership with
Steps to get you started
These resources are developed by Mental Health & Money Advice, a service that is delivered in England by Rethink Mental Illnessopens in a new tab, a charity we've proudly partnered with for years.
The Stress Bucket
When there’s a lot on your mind, it can feel like a bucket overflowing. Take some simple steps to stop your worries piling up.
Manage your Stress Bucket (pdf - 471kb)The Avoidance Cycle
Unpaid bills, niggling to-do lists… Putting things off can leave you chasing your tail. A simple conversation could break the cycle.
Break the Avoidance Cycle (pdf - 318kb)
Mental Health and Money Toolkit
Take control of your money worries with this series of useful guides and activities. They could help you to better understand your situation and make positive changes.
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A worthwhile cause
Over the years, we’ve all pitched in to support Rethink Mental Illnessopens in a new tab. Our teams have raised over £150,000 through various events since 2017, from coffee mornings and cycle tournaments to the National Three Peaks Challenge.
*Research: Capital One 2020 and Health Survey for England 2014, NHS Digital.