Martin Lewis says he's had his 'own dark times' as he gives money advice for people struggling

Martin Lewis says he's had his 'own dark times' as he gives money advice for people struggling with their mental health

n an episode of The Martin Lewis Money Show, which aired tonight to mark World Mental Health Day, the 51-year-old British presenter discussed money and mental health. He began the 30-minute show by admitting: 'I have had my own dark times. When I did I remember thinking "Thank heavens I don't have to worry about the finances too". 'I promised myself when I was in a position to I would do something to help,' he continued, before explaining how in 2016, he set up and funded the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute Charity. It advises governments, regulators and financial institutions on how to tackle the toxic relationship between financial difficulties and mental health problems.