Lanarkshire Mind Matters launches Money Worries to address current financial challenges

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A new self-referral programme aimed at addressing the pressing issue of money worries amid the current financial challenges has been launched by Lanarkshire Mind Matters.The organisation is a website run by NHS Lanarkshire psychological services with an aim to improve the area's psychological wellbeing - and to make a positive difference to people’s lives.With this month being dubbed "Awful April" for financial concerns, the Money Worries programme comes at a crucial time.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Dr Simon Stuart, consultant clinical psychologist and digital lead for psychological services, NHS Lanarkshire, said: “The financial strains faced by individuals can significantly impact their mental well-being, creating a detrimental cycle that affects various aspects of their lives.“The Money Worries programme, accessible through the Lanarkshire Mind Matters website offers a digital therapy course that can help break the cycle of money-related stress and mental health issues.“Let me be clear, we are not saying that money problems are all in the mind.

They are not - things are hugely challenging right now.“However, every little helps. People who self-refer to the program can gain insights into the relationship between financial difficulties and mental health challenges, while learning practical