Financial Stress and Mental Health: When Money Worries Take Over the Mind

Let’s be honest — money affects almost every part of our lives. Whether you’re a mom trying to stretch the grocery budget, a student worried about tuition, or a professional balancing bills and deadlines, financial stress is something we all face.

But have you ever noticed how financial problems can change your mood, your sleep, even your patience with your family? That’s because money stress doesn’t stay in your wallet — it travels to your brain and body.