Do you consider low pay as a major cause of mental health issues in a workplace?

[Teri W]

Low pay as a cause of mental health issues in the workplace is often played down. One of the major causes of depression that people have with their jobs is low pay. They work but the pay is hardly enough to pay bills. And they fall into depression.

Have you felt constant frustration with the place you are working because of the low pay? Did it affect your mental health?

 

[Brem]

It's especially worse with the cost of living continuously going up as of late. I don't current make a lot of money, and I do think that affects my mental health, because I do worry about my student loans and other bills.

Not having enough money can cause a lot of stress.

 

[Shree]

I think low pay can be a significant cause of mental health issues in the workplace. Financial insecurity creates constant stress, especially when people struggle to cover basic needs or feel their effort isn’t fairly rewarded. It can lead to anxiety, low motivation, resentment, and burnout over time. When employees feel undervalued or trapped in a job that doesn’t meet their financial worth, it affects both self-esteem and job satisfaction. While money isn’t the only factor in mental well-being, fair compensation is deeply tied to a person’s sense of stability, dignity, and respect at work.

 

[Hazel]

I haven’t personally experienced that, but I’ve talked to many people who have, and it’s a very real struggle. Feeling underpaid can chip away at motivation and self-worth over time, especially when your effort isn’t reflected in your paycheck. It’s not just about money, it’s about feeling valued. That frustration can easily spill into your mental health, making you resent the work or doubt your abilities.

 

[Fidelia]

When people look a the amount of work they do on a daily basis, and how low they earn from that enormous work, and the financial responsibilities they have, every sense of self worth is stripped away from them and they sink into depression.