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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Vicky Shaw

Are money worries causing a rise in mental health problems?

Money worries could be linked with an increase in some mental health conditions, according to new figures from a major insurer.

Last year, nearly a quarter (23.5%) of new Scottish Widows customers applying for life and critical illness insurance declared a mental health condition. This was an increase from around one in six (15%) in January 2020.

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