The Guardian
As a student art therapist working with clients at a community organization, I spend much of my time listening. I hear about people’s lives — their hopes, their worries, their creativity, and what it takes to get through each week. While every person’s story is different, one reality comes up again and again: financial insecurity is negatively impacting people’s mental health, their relationships and their ability to imagine a future. And whether we experience it directly or not, none of us are untouched by its effects.
We often talk about mental health as if it exists in a vacuum. We encourage therapy, self-care, and resilience — all of which matter deeply. But resilience is impossible to sustain when people are struggling to meet their basic needs and facing constant financial uncertainty.
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