Mental health statistics

Would you like to know how rates of mental ill-health differ between men and women? Or the costs of mental health problems in the UK and around the world?

Here you can find a selection of the key statistics related to mental health, including statistics on:

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Diagnosed mental health conditions

Anxiety

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Bipolar disorder

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Depression

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Schizophrenia

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The most common diagnosed mental health conditions

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People seeking help for diagnosed mental health conditions

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Investment into mental health research

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The cost of diagnosed mental health conditions

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Things that can affect your mental health

Domestic violence

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Homelessness

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Mental health at work

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Poverty

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Relationships and community

Read our statistics on mental health and relationships with loved ones or in your community.

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Stress

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Substance misuse

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Suicidal thoughts

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People and communities

Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities (BAME)

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Carers

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Children and young people

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Family and parenting

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LGBTIQ+ people

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Men and women

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Older people

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People with learning disabilities

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People with physical health conditions

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Refugees and asylum seekers

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Find out more about mental health

Explore our content about mental health, including our range of A-Z topics.

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