WEBINAR - Financial Stress and Mental Health

Summary

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.
In this one hour 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.

Objectives

After attending the session, participants will 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

Description

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 workshop 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.

Speaker Biography

Jay Unwin brings a wealth of lived experience and academic insight to the field of wellbeing and stress management. As a psychology postgraduate and lifelong student of biology, he’s also navigated personal challenges including burnout, cancer, depression, and managing a chronic stress-related condition - fibromyalgia. These experiences have not only shaped Jay’s perspective but have driven him to develop an innovative and passionate approach to helping individuals and organisations improve wellbeing and performance.

Please note: This event is a regional collaboration between the local institutes in the area. Your booking details will be shared with the Insurance Institute of Bedford and Milton Keynes, which is acting as the host institute for this event.