Statistics

This section contains a selection of the key statistics on mental health. Want to know how rates of mental ill health differ between men and women or what the stats say about homelessness and mental health? Browse this section to find out.

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Mental health problems

Anxiety

Depression

Bipolar

Schizophrenia

Stress

Prevalence

UK and worldwide

Most common mental health problems

Suicide

Men and women

Across the lifetime

Children and young people

Family and parenting

Mental health at work

Older people

Groups experiencing higher prevalence of mental health problems

Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups

Refugees and asylum seekers

Learning disability

People with a physical health problem

LGBT people

Carers

Domestic violence

Homelessness

Substance misuse

Social factors

Social determinants

Poverty

Relationships and community

Prevention and treatment

Prevention and early intervention

People seeking help

Costs

Global and nationwide

Economic and social

Research costs