{"id":3944,"date":"2023-05-05T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/?p=3944"},"modified":"2024-09-10T17:30:35","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T17:30:35","slug":"mental-health-and-money-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/mental-health-and-money-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health and Money Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recent studies showed that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2023\/04\/11\/70percent-of-americans-feel-financially-stressed-new-cnbc-survey-finds.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">70% of Americans feel financially stressed<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankrate.com\/personal-finance\/financial-wellness-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more than 40% say money negatively affects their mental health<\/a>. But it doesn\u2019t have to be this way. We have helped over 300K people on their path to financial freedom and encourage everyone who works with us to take a holistic approach to mental health and money.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we are taking this opportunity to highlight how money and mental health are intertwined. We\u2019ve worked closely with financial therapists <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/erikarasure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Erika Rasure<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.relationalmoney.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nathan Astle<\/a> on this Mental Health and Money Guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3469 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Message From Dr. Erika Rasure, Financial Therapist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cDebt can have a major impact on your mental health. We are here to help make sure that our clients&#8217; emotional needs are met with the same level of attention and care that we give to resolving their debt.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Financial Wellness and Mental Health Tips and Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Select a topic&#8230;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.kt-tabs-id3944_8b41ee-20 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:0px 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solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tabs alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-tabs-wrap kt-tabs-id3944_8b41ee-20 kt-tabs-has-8-tabs kt-active-tab-1 kt-tabs-layout-tabs kt-tabs-tablet-layout-inherit kt-tabs-mobile-layout-tabs kt-tab-alignment-center \"><ul class=\"kt-tabs-title-list\"><li id=\"tab-moneystress\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-1 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-active\"><a href=\"#tab-moneystress\" data-tab=\"1\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-1 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Money Stress<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-financialemergencies\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-2 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-financialemergencies\" data-tab=\"2\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-2 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Financial Emergencies<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-debt-relatedshame\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-3 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-debt-relatedshame\" data-tab=\"3\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-3 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Debt-Related Shame<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-moneyampmentalhealthcycle\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-4 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-moneyampmentalhealthcycle\" data-tab=\"4\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-4 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Money &amp; Mental Health Cycle<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-talkingaboutmoney\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-5 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-talkingaboutmoney\" data-tab=\"5\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-5 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Talking About Money<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-financialboundaries\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-6 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-financialboundaries\" data-tab=\"6\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-6 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Financial Boundaries\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-financialbullyingandabuse\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-7 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-financialbullyingandabuse\" data-tab=\"7\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-7 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Financial Bullying and Abuse<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-emotionalspending\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-8 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-emotionalspending\" data-tab=\"8\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-8 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Emotional Spending<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"kt-tabs-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-1 kt-inner-tab_8b2931-40\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dealing With Financial Stress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Constant worry and financial pressure can lead to physical and mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and high blood pressure, just to name a few. When you feel overwhelmed by stress, these tools can help you reframe your thoughts and feelings and counteract the harmful effects of financial stress.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/money-related-stress-7-tips-from-psychologists\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/432x768_TopDollar_MoneySick_Blog2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/432x768_TopDollar_MoneySick_Blog2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/432x768_TopDollar_MoneySick_Blog2-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/money-related-stress-7-tips-from-psychologists\/\">Money-Related Stress: 7 Tips from Psychologists<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/debt-stress-and-mental-health\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/768-\u00d7-432-px-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/768-\u00d7-432-px-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/768-\u00d7-432-px-1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/debt-stress-and-mental-health\/\"><strong>Debt, Stress, and Mental Health<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10 Exercises from The Financial De-Stress Series<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"776\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3968 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-6.png 776w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-6-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-6-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These meditation, mindfulness, and awareness exercises are designed to help you relieve debt-related stress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/financial-de-stress-week-1-breathing-to-relax\/\">Breathing to Relax<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/financial-de-stress-week-2-the-three-step-method-to-peace\/\">The 3-Step Method to Peace<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/financial-de-stress-week-3-how-to-tame-that-emotion\/\">How To Tame That Emotion<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/financial-de-stress-week-4-just-write\/\">Just Write!<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/financial-de-stress-week-5-stop-the-burn-today\/\">Stop the Burn Today!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/financial-de-stress-week-6-practicing-mindfulness\/\">Practicing Mindfulness<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/financial-de-stress-week-7-what-is-your-body-telling-you\/\">What Is Your Body Telling You?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/financial-de-stress-week-8-the-impact-of-compassion\/\">The Impact of Compassion<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/financial-de-stress-week-9-using-visualization-to-find-calm\/\">Using Visualization to Find Calm<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/financial-de-stress-week-10-the-power-of-gratitude\/\">The Power of Gratitude<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-2 kt-inner-tab_e33d2e-3d\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Navigating Financial Emergencies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A financial emergency can wreak havoc on more than your bank account. Coping with unexpected financial stress is not easy, but there are things you can do to prepare yourself. Building an emergency fund and following these tips can help you take control of a difficult situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/7-essential-steps-to-take-in-a-financial-emergency\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/768-\u00d7-432-px.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4019\" style=\"width:348px;height:195px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/768-\u00d7-432-px.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/768-\u00d7-432-px-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/7-essential-steps-to-take-in-a-financial-emergency\/\"><strong>7 Essential Steps to Take In a Financial Emergency<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/why-you-should-have-an-emergency-fund\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"553\" height=\"311\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/emergencyFund_p2-e1681317372749-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/emergencyFund_p2-e1681317372749-1.png 553w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/emergencyFund_p2-e1681317372749-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/why-you-should-have-an-emergency-fund\/\"><strong>6 Tips to Save For An Emergency Fund<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-3 kt-inner-tab_4b1876-fe\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freeing Yourself from Debt-Related Shame<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people have been taught to view their financial health and credit score as achievements that reflect their character or worth. For example, debt-related shame says, \u201cBecause I have debt, I am bad.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cycle-of-Money-Stress-and-Mental-Health-Issues-Blog-Banner-Instagram-Post-Square-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4024 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cycle-of-Money-Stress-and-Mental-Health-Issues-Blog-Banner-Instagram-Post-Square-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cycle-of-Money-Stress-and-Mental-Health-Issues-Blog-Banner-Instagram-Post-Square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cycle-of-Money-Stress-and-Mental-Health-Issues-Blog-Banner-Instagram-Post-Square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cycle-of-Money-Stress-and-Mental-Health-Issues-Blog-Banner-Instagram-Post-Square-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cycle-of-Money-Stress-and-Mental-Health-Issues-Blog-Banner-Instagram-Post-Square.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This kind of thinking is damaging and harmful to your self-esteem. While it\u2019s ok to hold yourself accountable for your choices, you are not your debt or your credit score, and you should never feel shame or undeserving of support, love, or respect because of your debt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/you-are-not-credit-score\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"776\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/776x437_BF_4CreditScoreTips-1.jpg\" alt=\"Credit Score and Self Esteem Blog\" class=\"wp-image-3166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/776x437_BF_4CreditScoreTips-1.jpg 776w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/776x437_BF_4CreditScoreTips-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/776x437_BF_4CreditScoreTips-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/you-are-not-credit-score\/\"><strong>You Are Not Your Credit Score<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Financial Values: Overcoming Shame and Guilt\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/822045447?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-4 kt-inner-tab_df90a0-0b\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Cycle of Money Stress and Mental Health Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might be wondering, did my money stress cause my mental health issue, or was it the other way around? According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneyandmentalhealth.org\/money-and-mental-health-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Money and Mental Health Policy Institute<\/a>, poor finances often lead to stress and anxiety that can further impact finances.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-8-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-8-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-8-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-8-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-8-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-8.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether the cycle started with a financial difficulty or a mental health problem will vary from person to person. Either way, knowing how this cycle works can help you make sense of the support and lifestyle changes you may need to break it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-5 kt-inner-tab_4d39c0-62\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talking About Money with Family and Friends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While it would be convenient to believe that finances and feelings can be kept entirely separate, psychology teaches us that the opposite is true. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/prudygourguechon\/2019\/02\/25\/the-psychology-of-money-what-you-need-to-know-to-have-a-relatively-fearless-financial-life\/#31daef8fdfe8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Money brings up emotions like envy, fear, guilt, and shame<\/a>. When discussing money or debt with a partner, spouse, family member, or close friend, you may need to address difficult feelings or answer difficult questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/talking-to-your-partner-about-money-and-debt\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/768-\u00d7-432-px-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/768-\u00d7-432-px-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/768-\u00d7-432-px-2-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/talking-to-your-partner-about-money-and-debt\/\"><strong>Talking to Your Partner About Money and Debt<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/how-to-answer-questions-about-debt-resolution\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"776\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/776x437_BeyondBlog_Families_v5.jpg\" alt=\"Answer Questions About Debt Resolution blog\" class=\"wp-image-2359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/776x437_BeyondBlog_Families_v5.jpg 776w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/776x437_BeyondBlog_Families_v5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/776x437_BeyondBlog_Families_v5-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/how-to-answer-questions-about-debt-resolution\/\"><strong>How to Answer Questions About Debt Resolution<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/806120576?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although it can be hard to balance practical concerns with the emotions of a close relationship, it is possible. Just remember that honesty ultimately builds trust and respect. Having a plan in place can help you ease into the conversations you need to have.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-6 kt-inner-tab_f49ad0-94\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Setting Financial Boundaries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While you might think that boundaries are meant to keep people apart when it comes to relationships and money, boundaries keep us safe! Boundaries protect relationships from money-related resentment and anger.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/801303445?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-7 kt-inner-tab_6a5531-d1\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dealing with Financial Bullying and Abuse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Financial bullying and abuse is any unwanted, harmful, or aggressive behavior and usually involves a real or perceived power dynamic. Bullies may try to manipulate you so you make choices that benefit them at the expense of your own well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You can be financially bullied by:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creditors and debt collectors trying to collect debts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A partner, family member, or friend trying to control your financial behavior<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/financial-abuse-4-forms-it-can-take-and-how-to-get-help\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"776\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Financial-Abuse_Header.jpg\" alt=\"Woman on couch with head in hand signifying financial abuse\" class=\"wp-image-3930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Financial-Abuse_Header.jpg 776w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Financial-Abuse_Header-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Financial-Abuse_Header-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/financial-abuse-4-forms-it-can-take-and-how-to-get-help\/\"><strong>Financial Abuse \u2013 4 Forms It Can Take and How to Get Help<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/what-is-financial-bullying-and-how-to-deal-with-it\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/768x432_TopDollarBlogHeader_FinancialBullying.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/768x432_TopDollarBlogHeader_FinancialBullying.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/768x432_TopDollarBlogHeader_FinancialBullying-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/what-is-financial-bullying-and-how-to-deal-with-it\/\"><strong>What Is Financial Bullying and How To Deal With It<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/788431819?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/793426319?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-8 kt-inner-tab_54695f-a3\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stopping the Cycle of Emotional Spending<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, existing mental health concerns can contribute to financial stress. People who struggle with impulse control or use spending as a coping mechanism for emotional stress can make improvements by addressing the root cause of their emotional spending while also putting boundaries in place to avoid spending triggers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/impulse-buying-why-it-happens-and-9-smart-ways-to-curb-it\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"776\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/776x437_BF_Impulse-Buying.jpg\" alt=\"A woman who just finished impulse buying surrounded by shopping bags\" class=\"wp-image-3903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/776x437_BF_Impulse-Buying.jpg 776w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/776x437_BF_Impulse-Buying-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/776x437_BF_Impulse-Buying-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/impulse-buying-why-it-happens-and-9-smart-ways-to-curb-it\/\"><strong>Impulse Buying: Why It Happens and 9 Smart Ways to Curb It<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/4-reasons-for-social-media-impulse-buys-with-real-stories\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/768-\u00d7-432-px-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/768-\u00d7-432-px-3.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/768-\u00d7-432-px-3-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/4-reasons-for-social-media-impulse-buys-with-real-stories\/\">4 Reasons For Social Media Impulse Buys, With Real Stories<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find Your Debt Resolution Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Beyond Finance, we understand that overcoming debt can be a challenging, isolating, and stressful experience. That\u2019s why our program takes a holistic approach. 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