Chris Lees
Research Officer
Chris works on research projects exploring the connections between mental health problems and financial difficulties. This involves working with our Research Community and designing surveys to hear about their experiences and what they think might help make a difference.
Chris joined Money and Mental Health from Survation, where he was lead project manager. Chris worked on research projects for a variety of clients ranging from charities to political parties. Prior to this, Chris worked at the think tank British Future and was involved in a range of projects including the National Conversation. In his spare time Chris enjoys reading, listening to music and going to gigs. (he/him) @chrislees_
Policy notes and publications
- Raising the stakes: Overcoming barriers to tackling gambling-related harm January 18, 2022 - Setting out how financial services firms can overcome barriers to tackling gambling-related harm.
- Safety Net March 17, 2021 - Breaking the link between online financial harms and mental health problems.
- Convenience at a cost November 10, 2020 - How online retailers are putting people with mental health problems at risk of financial harm
- Money and Mental Health submission to Ofcom’s call for evidence on the first phase of online safety regulation September 14, 2022 -
- Submission to HM Treasury’s consultation on Access to Cash September 23, 2021 -
- Money and Mental Health submission to HM Treasury’s call for evidence: Access to Cash November 25, 2020 -
Recent blogs
- Boosting connection: telecoms providers need to do more during the cost of living crisis November 23, 2022 -
- Will upcoming guidance from the Gambling Commission be enough to protect online gamblers from harm? August 16, 2022 -
- Paying fairly? What Ofwat’s new guidelines mean for people with mental health problems May 27, 2022 -
- What telecom providers need to do to support people struggling to pay May 17, 2022 -
- How the energy crisis is impacting people with mental health problems March 30, 2022 -