Almost half of British Columbians in debt waited more than two years to seek financial help, leading to significant mental health struggles
A new survey reveals concerning links between British Columbians’ indebtedness and their mental health.
Last year, 41 per cent of indebted British Columbians said they waited more than two years to seek professional financial help, leading to mental health declines.
This is according to Sands & Associates Inc.’s 2024 BC Consumer Debt study.
The majority of respondents (62 per cent) said the main reason they waited so long was because they wanted to manage their own debt. Just over half (54 per cent) said they waited because they felt ashamed.
And more than half of B.C….
