Financial Stress and Mental Health

Financial strain is recognised as being one of the key stress factors for adults, and it can be a major risk factor for poor mental health. It is not uncommon for people to neglect their mental health, specifically when they are experiencing financial stress. This can lead to significant problems in the long term and even worsen the existing financial stress. In this session, we will explore the relationship between financial stress and health - and attendees will leave with practical tools to help them combat financial stress, and stay well.

By attending this presentation delegates should be able to:

• Identify the impact of financial stress
• Understand the relationship between financial stress and health
• Feel empowered to take control of their financial stress
• Develop some practical tools to help them combat financial stress

Speakers

Steve Heath - Director & Co-founder, Mental Health in Business, Speaker, Wellbeing Coach & Breathwork Teacher

Steve is one of the co-founders of MHIB and his vision is to lead a global shift in mental health in the workplace. He is passionate about helping leaders, managers and organisations to lead the way with mental health & wellbeing in the workplace.

Steve has 10+ years of business ownership experience, having established, run, and sold a successful media production business. His focus is now on mental health in the workplace and in business. He has considerable experience working, volunteering and advising in this area as well as his own lived experience of poor mental health. He is an accredited mental health first aid trainer, wellbeing coach and committed teacher of breathing exercises that alleviate anxiety and depression.

Claire Russell - Claire has over 20 years of business ownership and corporate leadership experience, having established, run, sold and managed several businesses in the financial services sector. She is a professional speaker and has presented on a wide range of topics from business leadership and strategy to more personal inspirational and motivational talks drawing on her own life experience.

Claire's focus is now on mental health in the workplace and in business. She has considerable experience working, volunteering and advising in this area as well as her own very personal experience. She is an accredited mental health first aid trainer, TedX speaker and a committed listening volunteer with the Samaritans. Very few have the combined experience that Claire has - which she is determined to use to effect real change.

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