Prevalence of mental health problems
Prevalence of mental health problems
According to the website MIND (See link MIND )1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year, in England 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem in any given week.
Mental health problems are one of the most common reason for sickness and absence in the UK, which shows just how important awareness of mental health conditions are.
There are many surveys and reports covering mental health for example the charity MIND. However it is impossible to give accurate figures as many people often wont admit they have a mental health problem and don't visit their GP or health care professional