Financial wellness and mental health are interconnected

It’s proven that financial wellness affects mental wellness. Safety and security are at stake in both areas, so it’s no surprise one influences the other.

The impact on mental wellness is strongest when financial pressure is highest. *48% of Gen Z find it has an extreme impact.

Impact of financial wellness on mental wellness

Impact of financial wellness on mental wellness
Extreme 26%
Large 39%
Moderate 20%
Slight 7%
None 8%

Poor mental health decreases motivation and focus at work.

When mental wellness takes a toll, the ability to complete tasks decreases. And in turn, more resources from the company are needed to recover, negatively affecting finances.

Impact of mental wellness on financial wellness

Graph showing the impact of mental wellness on financial wellness
Extreme 18%
Large 26%
Moderate 21%
Slight 15%
None 20%