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Negative mental health effects of rising cost-of-living should spur Government action : Negative mental health effects of rising cost-of-living should spur Government action

3 August 2023 / Influencing policies

New survey finds high levels of anxiety and worry across Northern Ireland due to concerns about money

The population of Northern Ireland is reporting widespread stress and anxiety in response to concerns about their finances says a new survey released this week by the Mental Health Foundation.

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:

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.

Stress, anxiety and hopelessness over personal finances widespread across UK

The UK population is experiencing widespread levels of stress, anxiety and hopelessness in response to financial concerns, according to a new survey commissioned by the Mental Health Foundation.

Latest figures show those most impacted by cost-of-living crisis experience the most mental distress : Latest figures show those most impacted by cost-of-living crisis experience the most mental distress

22 June 2023 / Challenging mental health inequalities

Financial strain and poverty are key drivers of poor mental health. Recent statistics published by the Scottish Government underscore our concerns about the effect of the cost-of-living crisis on people's mental health.

Gambling and mental health

The causes of problem gambling, how it can affect your mental health, and getting help.

Housing and mental health

How housing problems can affect your mental health, what you can do about housing problems, and finding suitable housing if you have a mental health problem.

Poverty and mental health

This paper presents a conceptual framework for understanding the relationship between poverty and mental health and offers recommendations to improve the situation across the life course.

Universal Basic Income – Scotland

We are calling for any future Universal Basic Income pilots in Scotland to include thorough evaluations of how this affects the mental health and well-being of recipients, their children and society more widely.