60% of people find it 'difficult to cope mentally' at some stage

Six in ten people have admitting having difficulties coping mentally at some stage in their life, a new survey has shown.

The study, which was carried out by the mental health charity Together, also found that 70 per cent of people had suffered from stress, 59 per cent from anxiety and 55 per cent from depression.

Commenting on the results, Liz Felton, an ex-psychiatric nurse and chief executive officer of Together, said: "This research shows that mental health and wellbeing is an issue relevant to most people, not just those with diagnosed issues."

"We hope the results go some way to try and reduce the 'them and us' mentality about the topic that can lead to stigma, and perhaps prevents some people from seeking help, or talking about what they’re going through when they need it."

The survey was released to coincide with the charity's Mental Wellbeing Week, which runs from March 8th to the 14th.

Last month, research by Turning Point said that three-quarters of people in the UK experience depression occasionally or regularly.