Recently our team all went onto various mental health awareness training courses so that they could be better equipped to help themselves, their families, each other and spot the signs of any work-related stress. We’re also proud to announce that after his specialist training Rahul Sharma is now our nominated Mental Health Manager.

So, just how does mental health affect people in the UK? Well, Forthwith life polled a representative sample of 2,000 UK adults, analysed prescription data for issues related to depression and anxiety, and examined Google search volumes of terms surrounding the topic. And you’d be quite surprised at the results:

– More than 1 in 7 UK adults say their mental health is currently either bad, or the worst it’s ever been.
– More women than men are currently struggling with poor mental health (18.5% of women vs 12.5% of men).
– Young people, aged 16-24 are the most affected by mental health struggles, with nearly a quarter (23.5%) describing their mental health as either bad or the worst it’s ever been.
– In 2023, NHS England spent £217.5 million on medication to treat depression and anxiety.
– More antidepressants and anti-anxiety medication are dispensed in the North East and North Cumbria than any other part of England.
– In the UK in 2024, the term ‘How to reduce stress’ is searched on Google once every 10 minutes, on average.
– While men are likelier to rate their mental health positively than women are, men still continue to account for three-quarters of suicides in the UK.

So, as a business we will continue to provide our employees with the training, practical tools and strategies to manage their mental health & well-being effectively. Whilst also creating a positive, supportive, and thriving environment where our employees can flourish and succeed
A healthy body within a healthy mind! 🎗