Statistics

Many people will have some sort of mental health problem in their life. This means there are millions of people in Britain who are either facing problems themselves or know someone else who is experiencing them. Those who do not experience some form of mental distress at some time during their lives are probably fairly unusual and extremely lucky.

The frequency of mental health disorders in the UK is thought to change slightly every year, but nobody can know the exact figures as many cases go unnoticed for such a long time. Surveys have collected figures that show it is possible for 1/6 of the British population to be affected by a life disrupting mental illness at any one time. Data has also been collected that shows ¼ of individuals in the UK can suffer from a mental disorder at the same time; this does however include less serious illnesses as well.


How Common is Mental Distress?
Mental illness is an extremely common form of distress, and every disorder can be a miserable, life disrupting experience... more >>

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Key statistics about Children:
Children suffering form mental health problems usually find the situation difficult to understand especially if they are... more >>

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Statistics of Treatment and Services:
Sufferers of mental health are provided with a number of care sources. This can be in the form of a voluntary... more >>

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Statistics About Young People:
Young people are suffering from mental health problems all over the UK, most are unaware of the help and advise... more >>

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The Social Context of Mental Distress:
It has been recognised through surveys and statistics that during childhood it is more common for males to experience a mental disorder... more >>

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Children and Young People and Mental Health:
Mental health issues affect many children and young people around the UK; the figures for those being diagnosed... more >>

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