Optimal Finance Daily · Sunday, August 16, 2026
Research indicates a strong link between financial debt and mental health issues. According to the Yellow Brick Program, only 9% of people in debt report no mental health issues, with nearly one in three experiencing severe anxiety.
“According to research by the Yellow Brick Program, only 9% of people who are in debt report no mental health issues.”
“Nearly one out of three people with high debt report severe anxiety.”