How Money Impacts Mental Illness

In this episode, our hosts discuss how the amount of money and resources a person has influences their mental health care. Listen now to hear how Gabe and Michelle tackle this difficult social discussion -- and have a couple laughs along the way.  “It’s so hard to get help with mental illness if you have no money, and that’s not ok.” - Michelle Hammer Highlights from ‘Money and Mental Illness’ Episode [1:00] How does money impact people with mental illness? [3:00] Michelle’s epiphany on the subway. [5:30] The difference between mental health and physical health. [9:30] Insurance and the price of psychiatric medications. [15:00] Michelle’s past job failures. [18:30] Disability: does it help people? [22:00] How can you recover from mental illness when you can’t afford healthcare? [27:30] Michelle and other people living with schizophrenia in NYC.