The scale of the problem has increased at a concerning - especially among young people.
The 2023 Mental Health of Children and Young People in England survey found that around 20% of eight-to 16-year-olds had a probable mental health disorder, up from 12.5% in 2017.
Overall, the survey found that one in five people aged eight to 25 living in England had a probable mental health disorder in 2023. The problem is urgent - according to research by the London School of Economics, mental health problems cost the economy around £118 billion a year.
Emotional health can play a crucial role in promoting the foundations of good mental health, by equipping individuals, families and communities with skills and resources to protect their mental health.
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