10th October is the date that marks Mental Health Day and reminds us of the silent suffering of 450m people around the world. This year, it coincides with the publication of the Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing, a report by the NHS, which shows statistics for the adult population in the UK. It highlights that young women aged between 16-24, are at the highest risk of mental health disorders. The main issues they face are anxiety and depression with high rates of self-harm and post-traumatic stress and bipolar disorders. Many of these problems appear to be fuelled by social pressure especially on social media - a research study has also linked the Pill with depression.
The Mental Health Foundation website offers several reports on related topics; this feature talks about mental health crises of women in the perinatal period. There is also the report: 'The impact of traumatic events on mental health'.
Talking about female mental health issues can sometimes take the spotlight off men suffering from depression; however, many celebrities, such as Bruce Springsteen who has talked openly about his depression, are helping other men seek help.
Talking about female mental health issues can sometimes take the spotlight off men suffering from depression; however, many celebrities, such as Bruce Springsteen who has talked openly about his depression, are helping other men seek help.
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