Recession 'could increase mental health problems'
25 November 2008
 The recession could lead to a significant rise in mental health problems across the UK, it has been claimed. According to Conservative party, by 2010 there will be a 26 per cent increase in the number of people suffering from mental health problems as a result of the turbulent economic climate.This would affect some 1.5 million people.Shadow health secretary Andrew Lansley has urged the government to take action to prevent what he termed a crisis in the making, reports the Press Association.Also commenting on the situation, mental health charity Mind's chief executive Paul Farmer said: "If people think that the recession is just about the cost to industry, then think again - it's also about the wide-ranging human costs. "Job insecurity, redundancy, debt and financial problems are all proven to contribute to mental distress."He added that investment is needed to help people cope with financial and work-related problems."It's never been a more important time to invest in mental health," he concluded. © 2008 Adfero Ltd. All rights reserved. Any views and opinions expressed in news articles are not those of Craegmoor Limited and its associated companies. News supplied by Adfero DirectNews.
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