“This important survey speaks straight to the heart of the ongoing mental health crisis. Poverty, deprivation and unemployment are linked to the development of mental illness, including those that are severe and enduring.

The case to take targeted action to address risk factors for mental ill-health has never been stronger than it is today. People who experience anxiety, depression and other common mental health conditions are nine times more likely to develop an eating disorder. This can be prevented if they are provided with timely and effective treatment."

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