Statistics

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Mental health issues cost the UK economy at least £118 billion annually, approximately 5% of GDP (The Times)

In England, total economic and social costs reached around £300 billion in 2022 Centre for Mental Health.

Breakdown of Costs:

£110 billion in economic losses (sickness absence, presenteeism, job turnover, unemployment) Centre for Mental Health.

£130 billion human/social costs (quality‑of‑life impacts, reduced social participation, premature mortality).

£60 billion direct health & care costs (NHS services, informal care, therapy) Mental Health Foundation+5Centre for Mental Health+5Centre for Mental Health+5.

1 in 6 children aged 5 to 16 were identified as having a probable mental health condition in 2021. (NHS Digital)

75% of mental health problems are established by age 24. (Mental Health Foundation)

1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. (Mind)

Only 34% of young people with a mental health disorder get access to the treatment they need. (Children’s Commissioner, 2023)

Over 50% of UK teachers report burnout, largely due to unmet student wellbeing needs. (Teacher Tapp, 2022)

Schools that implement social-emotional learning programmes see an 11% improvement in academic outcomes. (CASEL, 2020)

Children with high emotional intelligence are 54% more likely to report good mental health. (YoungMinds UK)

Emotional regulation is a top 3 skill employers want by 2025. (World Economic Forum)

Young people are twice as likely to flourish when taught practical self-awareness and mindfulness techniques. (NICE Guidelines, 2022)

85% of success in life is attributed to soft skills like self-awareness, empathy, and resilience. (Carnegie Institute of Technology)

Life skills education can reduce future unemployment risk by up to 40%. (OECD, 2021)