- The majority of residents say they have not sought mental health support in the last 12 months (75%). This is similar to the last wave
- Nearly half of 25-34 year olds say they have sought support for their mental health in the last 12 months (46%) – the highest level by far
- Females are more likely than males to have sought support for their mental health
Mental health support
Summary
Have you sought support for your mental health in the last 12 months? - waves 3 and 4
Weighted base: W3: 776 | W4: 1,760
This chart shows that:
Of wave 3 residents, 24% had sought support for their mental health in the last 12 months, and 76% had not
Of wave 4 residents, 25% have sought support for their mental health in the last 12 months, and 75% have not
Have you sought support for your mental health in the last 12 months? - by age
Weighted base: 16-24: 214 | 25-34: 361 | 35-44: 284 | 45-54: 277 | 55-64: 260 | Over 64: 340
This chart shows that:
Of 16-24 year olds, 18% have sought support for their mental health in the last 12 months, and 82% have not
Of 25-34 year olds, 46% have sought support for their mental health in the last 12 months, and 54% have not
Of 35-44 year olds, 26% have sought support for their mental health in the last 12 months, and 75% have not
Of 45-54 year olds, 28% have sought support for their mental health in the last 12 months, and 72% have not
Of 55-64 year olds, 22% have sought support for their mental health in the last 12 months, and 78% have not
Of over 64 year olds, 6% have sought support for their mental health in the last 12 months, and 94% have not
Have you sought support for your mental health in the last 12 months? - by sex
Weighted base: Male: 896 | Female: 865
This chart shows that:
Of male residents, 18% have sought support for their mental health in the last 12 months, and 82% have not
Of female residents, 32% have sought support for their mental health in the last 12 months, and 68% have not
Have you sought support for your mental health in the last 12 months? - by household income
Weighted base: <£19,999: 414 | £20,000 - £39,999: 484 | £40,000 - £59,999: 288 | >£60,000: 314
This chart shows that:
Of those with a household income of up to £19,999, 27% have sought support for their mental health in the last 12 months, and 82% have not
Of those with a household income of £20,000 to £39,999, 23% have sought support for their mental health in the last 12 months, and 77% have not
Of those with a household income of £40,000 to £59,999, 24% have sought support for their mental health in the last 12 months, and 76% have not
Of those with a household income of £60,000 or more, 30% have sought support for their mental health in the last 12 months, and 70% have not
