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Living on a squeezed income
Making a budget can seem like a daunting task, especially if you’ve never done one before. But it’s...
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47:40
Mind: 2025 Talk Money Week Webinar Recording
A Mind-led session on how money stress affects mental health (and vice versa), with practical guidan...
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17:04
Financial Stress
Discusses how rising costs like energy bills can drive financial stress and affect wellbeing — frami...
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‘I was in thousands of pounds worth of debt’ – How StepChange helped me
A recovery story showing life after debt, focusing on regained confidence and stability.
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StepChange: Free debt advice, at your fingertips
Introduces the charity’s free debt support services — useful for breaking secrecy and connecting to...
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Spending money for comfort
Personal story about how shopping can be used to manage emotions and the mental health impact of thi...
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Understanding Budgeting
A practical budgeting explainer that helps people regain control and reduce regret-driven “spend now...
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What is debt advice and how can it help you?
Breaks down what debt advice involves and how it can reduce fear and regain control.
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Beginner’s guide to managing your money
A practical guide to budgeting and spending choices; good as a “reset” video when spending feels rea...
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27:25
Debt happens. Let’s deal with it.
Reassures viewers that feeling stuck or overwhelmed by debt is common, and explains safe first steps...
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Ollie, Real People, Real Stories
A first-person account of anxiety and depression and the importance of opening up and getting suppor...
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2:27
Check in on those around you
: Encourages checking in with others when they seem overwhelmed — useful context for feeling overwhe...
Helpful tools
Mindful practice
Mood Journal
Write down what is going on so it feels less tangled. 5-10 min
Mindful practice
Grateful Moments
Notice what is good and let it land for a moment. 5 min
Guided exercise
Calming Breathing
Slow the breath and create a small pocket of calm. 3-5 min
Mindful practice
Self-Compassion
Respond to yourself with more kindness. 5-10 min
Guided exercise
Easing Tension
Release built-up tension and reconnect with the body. 10 min
Mindful practice