How many Britons have a mental health problem? One in four
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Older people are far less likely to say they have mental health problems, or that they know anyone who does.
By Matthew Smith, Head of Data Journalism
Ahead of World Mental Health Day, new YouGov research shows that approaching two thirds of Britons (63%) know someone who has a mental health problem, including a quarter (26%) who say they suffer from such issues themselves.
A third of Britons say they have a family member with mental health issues, 29% say a friend suffers and 15% list anothe...
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