Worrying about money
Worrying about money can make you feel stressed or anxious, and it can be hard to know what to do. Money problems can affect you in lots of ways, you might be struggling with:
- being able to buy food or pay for basic things
- arguments at home about money
- not having the same things as your friends
- threatening letters or threats of people coming round
- not knowing if you can stay in your home
- finding work, or being affected by COVID-19
Whatever’s happening, there are ways to get help and get through it.
Coping with money problems
How old you are, and who you live with can have a big impact in what you can do. But it’s important to get support whenever you can. There are lots of things you can try:
- Tell someone what’s happening
- Make a budget
- Be careful with short term loans
- Find ways to save money
- Wait before deciding to buy something
- Look for sales and discount vouchers
For more advice and guidance on the above tips, click here to visit the Childline website.
Problems at home
Money can put a lot of pressure on families, especially if things change quickly after someone loses a job or your parents split up. Money worries can also lead to arguments or stress at home.
If money is tight at home, you might not always be able to change things. But sometimes it can help to:
- offer to help with chores or jobs at home
- keep active by taking walks or exercising when you can
- talk to your family about how you’re feeling.
If you are struggling, you are not alone.
If you are struggling and need emotional support, you can contact Childline for free 24/7 support by calling: 08001111 or via their online counsellor chat by clicking here to visit their website. You can also access 24/7 support with Young Minds Crisis Messenger via text messaging, you can text YM to 85258. If you are looking to access local mental health support, click here to find out what is available in your area.
If you are looking for information and advice around money, you can contact Citizen’s Advice over the phone or via their web chat service, click here to find out more about contacting them. You can also find information and resources on the Mental Health & Money Advice website by clicking here. If you are looking to access local money advice, click here to find out what is available in your area.
