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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.

Read : Adults in Scotland report poorer sleep, seeing friends less often and exercising less as financial strain takes its toll - new survey results
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New research: College students in Scotland report significant symptoms of depression with more than one-third experiencing food insecurity

The largest study on the mental health and well-being of college students in Scotland has revealed more than one-third (37%) experienced food insecurity in the previous 12 months, according to the report published by the Mental Health Foundation today.

Read : New research: College students in Scotland report significant symptoms of depression with more than one-third experiencing food insecurity