Research has shown that people who experience stress from financial issues and debt are 20 times more likely to attempt suicide than those who do not experience this type of stress. What’s more, financial hardship is, unfortunately, a common problem. In one study, over 50% of the participants reported having two or more financial stressors.
A report noted that the average American is $52,940 in debt. This debt includes:
- Car loans
- Credit card debt
- Medical bills
- Money owed for mortgages and leases
- Personal loans
- Student loan debt
While many people are keenly aware of how financial stress impacts our lives, it can also have physiologic effects—causing everything from headaches and insomnia to abdominal discomfort. However, most…
