Mental health of Australian workers declining as nearly half feel overwhelmed by debt

Mental wellbeing has fallen to levels last recorded when most of the population was under COVID-19 lockdowns. (ABC News: Danielle Bonica)

Mental health experts are urging people to seek help, as new data shows nearly half of Australian workers are feeling overwhelmed by debt.

The survey of 1,000 employed people in February showed that 45 per cent had felt overwhelmed by debt, but seven in 10 of those had not reached out for help.