Webinar: Money, Mental Health & Prevention
Our money and our mental health are closely connected, often forming a vicious cycle. The strain from financial problems can, over time, lead to mental health problems, while common symptoms of such conditions can make it much harder to manage our money (Money and Mental Health Policy Institute 2021). This workshop will present the current evidence and the additional impact of the pandemic and explore practical approaches local areas are implementing to support those facing financial hardship in protecting or preventing a decline in mental health and what can be done for those with existing mental health conditions to improve financial wellbeing.
Workshop Outline
This workshop will:
• Present the current evidence in relation to money and mental health and highlight the additional impact of the pandemic.
• Explore practical approaches that are having a positive impact on financial wellbeing and mental health.
• Share Regional examples of innovative practice that is being delivered by a range of partner organisations.
• Host discussion groups to explore the challenges and opportunities in relation to money and mental health within the Y&H region.
The event will be chaired by Julia Weldon, Director of Public Health and Deputy Chief Executive at Hull City Council and Y&H Association of Directors of Public Health Network Chair. There will be presentations from Nikki Bond, Senior Research Officer at the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute and Jenny Wright, Regional Partnership Manager - Yorkshire & Humber from the Money & Pensions Service.
This webinar will be of interest to Local Public Health Teams, Local Authorities, Mental Health Services, Clinical Commissioning Groups, Integrated Care Systems, Department for Work & Pensions, the Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations and teams and frontline services for financial wellbeing and health.
The recording and presentations for this workshop are now available to view below: