Mental health statistics

Would you like to know how rates of mental ill-health differ between men and women? Or the costs of mental health problems in the UK and around the world?

Here you can find a selection of the key statistics related to mental health, including statistics on:

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Diagnosed mental health conditions

Anxiety

Read our statistics on anxiety.

Bipolar disorder

Read our statistics on bipolar disorder.

Depression

Read our statistics on depression.

Schizophrenia

Read our statistics on schizophrenia.

The most common diagnosed mental health conditions

Read our statistics on the most common diagnosed mental health conditions.

People seeking help for diagnosed mental health conditions

Read our statistics on people seeking help.

Investment into mental health research

Read our statistics about investment into mental health research.

The cost of diagnosed mental health conditions

Read our statistics on the cost of diagnosed mental health conditions.

Things that can affect your mental health

Domestic violence

Read our statistics on domestic violence and mental health.

Homelessness

Read our statistics on homelessness and mental health.

Mental health at work

Read our statistics on workplace mental health.

Poverty

Read our statistics on poverty and mental health.

Relationships and community

Read our statistics on mental health and relationships with loved ones or in your community.

Stress

Read our statistics on stress and mental health.

Substance misuse

Read our statistics on substance misuse.

Suicidal thoughts

Read our statistics on suicidal thoughts.

People and communities

Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities (BAME)

Read our statistics on BAME communities and mental health.

Carers

Read our statistics on carers and mental health.

Children and young people

Read our statistics on mental health for children and young people.

Family and parenting

Read our statistics on family, parenting and mental health.

LGBTIQ+ people

Read our statistics on the LGBTIQ+ community and mental health.

Men and women

Read our statistics on men, women and mental health.

Older people

Read our statistics on older people and mental health.

People with learning disabilities

Read our statistics on people with learning disabilities and mental health.

People with physical health conditions

Read our statistics on people with physical health conditions and mental health.

Refugees and asylum seekers

Read our statistics on refugees and asylum seekers and mental health.
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Find out more about mental health

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