'Money can't buy you happiness - but it can be a source of unhappiness'

Says Quilter’s Jane Goodland

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"Mental health and money troubles share a close link," says Quilter corporate affairs director Jane Goodland during Mental Health Awareness Week.

Campaigns such as Mental Health Awareness Week play an important role in tackling stigma around mental health, she adds, yet people are also reluctant to talk about money, which means those suffering from stress due to debt or other financial worries often try to deal with their problems on their own. "It is often said that money alone does cannot give you happiness, and that is certainly true," says Goodland. "But money can definitely be a source of unhappiness and potentially contribute to mental health challenges for those who find themselves in financial difficulty." With figures ...

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