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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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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.

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Physical activity shown to improve the lives of people with severe mental health problems – new Mental Health Foundation study in Northern Ireland

A study of 31 people with severe mental health problems in Northern Ireland conducted by the Mental Health Foundation has revealed evidence of the beneficial impact of physical exercise.

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