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People living with long-term health conditions in Northern Ireland are more likely to experience anxiety that interferes with their daily lives

Data we released in Northern Ireland reveals that anxiety is taking a toll on people who are living with long-term health conditions, as 90% are experiencing anxiety that interferes with their daily lives.

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/ Survey

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:

Read : Poorer sleep for one in three adults in Northern Ireland as financial strain takes its toll on mental health
/ Influencing policies

70% of adults in Northern Ireland have experienced a mental health problem in last twelve months

The Mental Health Foundation is calling on all candidates for the Northern Ireland Assembly to commit to preventing poor mental health as a new poll reveals 70% of adults in Northern Ireland say they have experienced at least one mental health problem in the last twelve months.

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/ Research

Mental health problems cost the Northern Ireland economy at least GBP 3.4 billion a year - new research

Mental health problems cost the Northern Irish economy at least £3.4 billion annually according to a new report published today by the Mental Health Foundation and London School of Economics and Political Science with support from Queen’s University Belfast.

Read : Mental health problems cost the Northern Ireland economy at least GBP 3.4 billion a year - new research