Merlyn Holkar

Senior Research Officer (2016-2021)

Merlyn Holkar is a Senior Research Officer at the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute. Much of Merlyn’s research focuses on essential services – including financial services, energy and telecoms – and how well these sectors work for people with mental health problems. Merlyn also manages our Research Community, a group of over 5,000 people with experience of mental health problems who are at the heart of everything we do. Outside of work, Merlyn enjoys playing football and hiking. (he/him) @ItsMerlyn

Policy notes and publications

Recent blogs

• What the FCA’s duty of care means for people with mental health problems August 2, 2021
• Research Community members help improve support for people with money problems May 28, 2021
• A safer net – reducing online harm for people with mental health problems March 17, 2021
• Online shopping and mental health November 10, 2020