Two-thirds of Britons have had mental health problems – survey

Figures suggest problem is getting worse, with younger adults more likely than older people to say they have experienced illness

Two-thirds of British adults say they have experienced mental ill-health at some point in their lives, according to a survey.

The World Health Organisation says one in four people globally are affected by problems such as depression or panic attacks at some point. Research published by the Mental Health Foundation on Monday suggests that the prevalence is far wider in the UK.