Financial Stress Undermines Health and Thinking: What Thailand Needs to Do
Financial anxiety is rising and people are feeling its toll on both health and daily decision-making. While research on money-related stress often centers on the United States, the implications are global. Economic uncertainty can ripple into physical well-being and cognitive performance, including focus and problem-solving abilities that matter at work and in daily life.
The link between money worries and health is well established, but recent work highlights a deeper impact on cognitive function. People under financial pressure report higher anxiety, which can create a psychosomatic loop that worsens mental health, affects judgments, and reduces overall life satisfaction. In an era of rapid change and debt scrutiny, this matters for everyone, including Thai households navigating post-pandemic recovery and rising living costs.