Mental Health Now Britons' Biggest Health Concern
Mental health is now the biggest health concern for Britons, overtaking cancer and obesity, a global survey by Ipsos reveals. The increase is linked to the Covid pandemic, cost of living crisis, and male violence against women. Globally, 45% of people now prioritize mental wellbeing over other health issues.
Mental health has become the primary health concern for Britons, surpassing cancer and obesity, according to a global survey by Ipsos.
This shift in public perception is attributed to increased mental ill-health due to the Covid pandemic, the cost of living crisis, and male violence against women.
The survey, conducted in 31 countries, found that 54% of Britons now view mental health as a major issue, up from 50% in 2018.
Meanwhile, concern for obesity and cancer has decreased to 36% and 49% respectively.
Globally, 45% now see mental wellbeing as a critical issue, up from 27% in 2018.
Experts note this as a fundamental shift in attitudes towards mental health, influenced by rising stress levels.
The Ipsos survey involved 23,667 participants across countries including the US, Malaysia, and India, with a representative sample of 1,000 Britons.
Women and younger people are more likely to be concerned about mental health compared to men and older generations.
This shift in public perception is attributed to increased mental ill-health due to the Covid pandemic, the cost of living crisis, and male violence against women.
The survey, conducted in 31 countries, found that 54% of Britons now view mental health as a major issue, up from 50% in 2018.
Meanwhile, concern for obesity and cancer has decreased to 36% and 49% respectively.
Globally, 45% now see mental wellbeing as a critical issue, up from 27% in 2018.
Experts note this as a fundamental shift in attitudes towards mental health, influenced by rising stress levels.
The Ipsos survey involved 23,667 participants across countries including the US, Malaysia, and India, with a representative sample of 1,000 Britons.
Women and younger people are more likely to be concerned about mental health compared to men and older generations.