đź’¨ Abstract

New data from the Office for National Statistics indicates that 22.6% of adults experienced high levels of anxiety in the last quarter of 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. This figure has fluctuated between 21.2% and 25.2% since 2020, with women and those aged 50-54 most affected. Additionally, 8.5% reported low levels of happiness.

Courtesy: Sam Blanchard