Exploring Mental Health
1 in 4 people suffer with a Mental Health condition in their lifetime. This societal problem is on the rise and it does not discriminate, regardless of your race, ethnic background, social or physical stature, it can have a negative impact on you. One of the key issues is that the majority of people struggle to speak out and get the help they require to get better. This is a key issue we are on a mission to address and provide people with the tools and support to overcome mental health issues and get back to the best version of themselves and be happy.
The Rise in Mental Health Amongst Young People
More than 500 children a day in England are being referred to mental health services for anxiety disorders. This is more than double the rate than before the pandemic. Official figures show in 2023-24 there were 204,526 new referrals of patients aged 17 and under where the primary cause was an anxiety disorder. In 2019-20, the year before Covid19, the total more than 98,000 young people. Recently, more than 270,000 children and young people were still waiting for mental health support, after being referred to Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) in 2022-23. Waiting times proved to be a persistent issue for many children, with nearly 40,000 young people experiencing waits of over two years.
Mental Health
Statistics Amongst Young People
A study carried out amongst young people confirmed that (66%) 2 in 3 young people said that they experienced discrimination and stigma when reaching out to get help for the mental health issues.
Depression
Depression is a leading cause of illness and disability amongst young people.
Anxiety
3 in 4 children aged 3-17 that have been diagnosed with depression also suffer from Anxiety
Suicide
Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death amongst youths aged between 10 and 24.
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