Latest figures have shown that poor mental health is now the most common medical complaint in the UK, indicating that the country is facing a mental health crisis.
That’s according to not-for-profit healthcare provider Benenden Health, which also found that UK workers are more concerned about poor mental health, such as depression and anxiety, than any other illness.
In fact, twice as many respondents were more anxious about the potential impact of poor mental health than cancer.
Of the 2,000 adults surveyed, many admitted they were most worried about the stigma associated with mental health in the workplace, fearing that people would think they weren’t capable of doing their work and that it could cost them their job.
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Email JaimeMatron at Benenden Health, Cheryl Lythgoe, said, “Exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, the nation’s mental health is at a perilous point, with UK adults revealing it to now be the most common condition in the country and also the one medical complaint that they are most concerned about, with this far from restricted to younger generations.
“Throughout each generation, mental wellbeing needs to be a significant priority in order to stem this flow and we need to look at ensuring that everyone has the necessary – and tailored – support to suit their needs.
“If you are living with symptoms of poor mental health or are concerned about them developing, please do not be afraid to tell someone – whether this is someone you know or a medical professional – as you are far from alone and in doing so, you are taking the first step towards understanding the root cause of the illness and getting the necessary support.”
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