General Article Self-care on a budget: 10 things to try

Topic Selected: Teen Self-Care Book Volume: 395

Self-care is incredibly important in helping manage and prevent depression.

However, as those of us who struggle with poor mental health are more likely to have financial problems – especially if we are unable to work – there are often real limitations in the amount we can ‘budget’ to look after ourselves.

But while spa days and shopping sprees are undoubtedly expensive, there are many other acts of self-care that cost very little or are in fact free.

1. Drink up

Being even the tiniest bit de...

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