Statistics: The Problem
Within the UK, mental health problems are rising.
*Please note that these figures are likely to be under-reported too.
¼
¼ UK adults live with a mental health disorder every year [1](The Mental Health Foundation., 2017)
74%
74% of UK adults feel overwhelmed or unable to cope with daily life due to stress levels [3](Mental Health Foundation., 2018)
⅙
⅙ UK adults experience a common mental health problem in any given week [2](McManus. Et al., 2016)
22.8%
Poor mental health is the single largest contributor to disease in the UK (22.8%). Cancer is 2nd to that, accounting for 16% of all diseases[4](Department of Health., 2018)
