MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE
The Personal Impact of Financial Distress on Your Mental Health and Wellbeing
Experiencing financial hardship can take a significant toll on both mental and physical health. The stress and anxiety from uncertainty can lead to sleepless nights, worry over how it will affect loved ones, and the heavy burden of financial pressure affecting future plans.
For business professionals, financial distress can be incredibly challenging, especially when faced with cash flow problems, the risk of insolvency, and the inability to pay creditors.
The emotional toll is heavy – there’s the anxiety of potentially laying off valued team members, and the fear of shame or embarrassment in front of peers. Many worry about disappointing people in their industry and damaging their reputation long term. We understand how deeply this impacts our clients, your families, suppliers, valued team members and those involved in the insolvency process.
At our firm, we understand the complexities and emotional weight of this situation. We approach each case with empathy and professionalism, guiding you through the insolvency process with care and transparency, while working to deliver the best financial outcomes.
No matter the challenge, we are here to help—ensuring that your business, your team, and your wellbeing are supported every step of the way. For additional resources, see the Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association (ARITA) Guide on managing mental health during financial distress below.
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IMPORTANT RESOURCES AND LINKS
If you, your work colleagues or family members are experiencing difficulties coping during this time, please put them in touch with any of the following resources below.
EMERGENCY 000
AVAILABLE 24 / 7
If you or someone is in immediate danger, please call 000 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department
BEYOND BLUE
AVAILABLE 24 / 7
Beyond Blue is here to help all people in Australia achieve their best possible mental health.
1300 224 636
LIFELINE
AVAILABLE 24 / 7
Providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
131 114
MENSLINE AUSTRALIA
AVAILABLE 24 / 7
A free telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime.
1300 789 978
TRANSLATING AND INTERPRETING SERVICE
AVAILABLE 24 / 7
Interpreting service provided for people with limited English proficiency and for agencies and businesses that need to communicate with their non-English speaking clients.
131 450
BLACK DOG INSTITUTE
AVAILABLE 24 / 7
Empowering Better Mental Health across Australia.
KIDS HELPLINE
AVAILABLE 24 / 7
Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.1800 551 800
SUICIDE CALL BACK SERVICE
AVAILABLE 24 / 7
A free nationwide service providing 24/7 phone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.
1300 659 467
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS CRITICAL RESPONSE SERVICE
AVAILABLE 24 / 7
Providing emotional and practical support to families impacted by a loss from suicide or other fatal traumatic incidents.
1800 805 801
HEAD TO HEALTH
AVAILABLE 24 / 7
help you find resources for understanding and managing what you’re experiencing.
1800 595 212
QLIFE
3PM TO MIDNIGHT
7 DAYS
Provides anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
1800 184 527
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