Money and Mental Health

Mental health and money problems are often intricately linked. Money can impact our behavior and our mental health can impact how we handle our money. Making it a symbiotic, cyclical relationship. Furthermore, research has shown that finances are one of the primary causes of stress worldwide, with money problems being associated with an increase in mental health issues, particularly depression and anxiety. This session will explore the link between mental and financial wellbeing, including the intersection of money worries on anxiety, stress and relationships.
Learning Points:
•Learn how to normalize conversations around mental health and money
•Understand how mental health and money are connected
•Discuss spending patterns and mood changes on the brain
•Identify triggers for poor financial decisions and how to break patterns of behavior
•Explore habits to manage your mental health and improve financial wellness
This session is in partnership with Yale WorkLife and Optum. The presenter is Gregory Berlin.
Tickets are free, but employees need to register in advance for the zoom link.