Title: 7 Reasons Mental Health Issues And Financial Issues Tend to Go Hand-in-Hand (And It Has Nothing to Do With the Cost of Treatment) | Inc.com
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7 Reasons Mental Health Issues And Financial Issues Tend to Go Hand-in-Hand (And It Has Nothing to Do With the Cost of Treatment)
Even a slight decline in mental health can affect your financial situation.
1. Life Feels Out of Control
2. You’re More Likely to Avoid Problems
3. You Get Desperate for Temporary Relief
4. Self-Esteem Plummets
5. Energy Levels Decrease
6. Unhealed Wounds May Come Back to Haunt You
7. It’s Tough to Think Clearly
How to Improve Your Mental Health
Today’s 5 Must Reads

Content: Unhealed Wounds May Come Back to Haunt You
When you’re feeling down, your brain will recall all the other times when you felt similar feelings--and those just might be the lowest points in your life. Quite often, emotional wounds that never healed get re-opened as your mental health declines. And for many people, that leads to changes in financial habits. A father who was teased for not having nice things as a kid may overspend on his children to prevent them from experiencing the same pain. Or, an individual who has never felt good enough might take out a bigger loan than she can afford in an attempt to get the attention she craves. 7. It’s Tough to Think Clearly
It can be hard to think about your grocery list, let alone your financial future when your mental health is on the decline. Making decisions, planning ahead, and organizing your financial situation may feel like an uphill battle that you’re unequipped to fight. How to Improve Your Mental Health
Fortunately, there are steps you can take to improve your mental health--which can also improve your financial health. Taking care of your body with adequate sleep, exercise and nutrition, socializing with supportive people, engaging in leisure activities (even when you don’t feel like it) and setting aside time to take care of your needs (like managing your budget) can help improve your psychological well-being.