News 30 April 2009
Final Demand – Debt and Mental Health
The FSA has funded a new resource for health and social care professionals in partnership with Rethink and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The 'Final Demand' booklet cites a shocking new statistic, showing one in two adults with debts also has a mental health problem.
Chris Pond, Director of Financial Capability, said: “Health and Social Care professionals often find themselves at the front line in helping people struggling with interlocking mental health and debt problems. Final Demand will help them understand the practical and effective steps they can take to help clients and the FSA welcomes this opportunity to work with the College Research and Training Unit and to support the publication of this booklet, which could help some of the most vulnerable and financially excluded people.”
100,000 copies of Final Demand are being distributed in the British Journal of General Practice, the British Journal of Psychiatry, Community Care and Mental Health Practice. Take a look for yourself at Final Demand.