London leads UK in uncertainty about mental health support

Savage Cabbage analysed the latest YouGov mental health data, which revealed nearly 1 in 10 people living in the capital don't know where to seek mental health support.

Worryingly, 8% of Londoners wouldn’t talk to anybody at all about their mental health if they were struggling.

Breaking down the data further, people in London said they’re most likely to speak to a close friend (40%) about their mental health, followed by their partner (39%), and then a GP (27%).

Furthermore, people in the capital are more likely to speak to a therapist (22%) or an anonymous helpline (9%) about their mental health than anywhere else in England.

Louise Farey from Savage Cabbage said: “It’s reassuring to know that so many people across the UK have somebody to speak to when they are struggling with their mental health.

“For me, talking to my family is essential to keeping on track with my mental health, the same goes for my friends, without them I’d really struggle.

“It’s also nice to see that a relatively high number of people are comfortable speaking to their GP, as seeking professional help is vital if you’re struggling.

“However, it is disheartening to see people respond saying they would not talk to anybody, or don’t know who they’d speak to. There’s absolutely no shame in talking about your mental health or asking for help.

“I strongly implore anybody who's struggling to reach out to their loved ones or a professional – you are never alone in your mental health journey.”