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New data shows the cost-of-living is still harming Scots’ mental health with a third going into debt to pay essentials

The Mental Health Foundation in Scotland is issuing a stark warning about the mental health impacts of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, with almost one third of Scottish adults (32%) reporting feeling anxious about their financial situation in the last month.

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Poorer sleep for one in three adults in Northern Ireland as financial strain takes its toll on mental health

Our report, ‘Mental health and the cost-of-living crisis report: another pandemic in the making?’, outlines our recommendations for the government. We are concerned about mental health risk ‘red flags’ as our poll reveals many people are not able to do the things needed for good mental health:

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Adults in Scotland report poorer sleep, seeing friends less often and exercising less as financial strain takes its toll - new survey results

Data we released today (17 January 2023) in Scotland reveals mental health risk ‘red flags’ with people less able to do the things that support good mental health and well-being due to their financial situation. We are calling for government action to avoid widespread mental health problems in the fallout from the cost-of-living crisis.

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One in seven adults across Scotland have experienced suicidal thoughts or feelings because of concerns about their Body Image – new Mental Health Foundation Scotland poll

Just over one in seven Scottish adults (16%) have experienced suicidal thoughts or feelings because of concerns about their body image, according to a new poll by the Mental Health Foundation Scotland.

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