Sentences with phrase «cent reported mental»

This survey confirmed what I was seeing in the therapy room, but nonetheless made disturbing reading: 49.8 per cent reported mental health problems as a result of their behaviour, such as anxiety and depression; 65 per cent struggled with low self - esteem; 70 per cent felt shame and 19.4 per cent had experienced a serious desire to commit suicide.

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The prevalence of mental illness among homeless individuals is much higher than the rest of the population, with more than 12 per cent suffering from severe mental illness, 11 per cent having mood disorders and close to 40 per cent reporting alcohol and drug addictions.

Evidence shows that well over three quarters of teachers report they have seriously considered leaving the profession in the last twelve months and a staggering 91 per cent of teachers report they have experienced more workplace stress in the last twelve months, with almost three quarters reporting that the job has affected their mental health and wellbeing.

Britain's Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) recently published a report, «State of Mind,» which pointed out that «social media... is intrinsically linked to mental health» and noted that rates of depression and anxiety in the UK have increased by 70 per cent in the past 25 years — at a time when 91 per cent of 16 -24 year olds are now using the Internet for social networking.

The report highlighted that on average, three children in every classroom have a clinically diagnosable mental health condition, while 90 per cent of head teachers have also reported an increase in such problems over the last five years.

The charity's research, released in its #FightingFor report, involved interviews with more than 2,700 children and young people (79 per cent of which were under 18) who have sought help for mental health problems, and more than 1,600 parents whose children had sought support.

The «overwhelming» majority of heads (93 per cent) said this was simply because there were more children with mental health issues — but 77 per cent reported that a lack of support from local authorities or mental health services was another factor.

``... the Losing It group — the most highly stressed workers — had 1,794 respondents, and this is what their profile looked like: • 9 per cent were senior managers or executives • 75 per cent had a university degree or higher • 40 per cent made $ 79,000 or more annually • 52 per cent said they put in 80 per cent or more effort into their job each day • 24 per cent said they had no job flexibility • 4 per cent reported they suffered from a mental health issue • 48 per cent said they called in sick more than four days a year • 80 per cent said they would come to work even when feeling ill more than twice a year.»

In the same sample group, 55 per cent of men and 48 per cent of women self - reported mental health conditions.

Thirteen per cent of children had a total difficulties score that was indicative of, or bordered on, severe social, behavioural and / or emotional problems (sometimes referred to as «poor mental health» in this report).

Unfortunately, our most recent National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing (ABS, 2008) confirmed that while 26 per cent of young people reported experiencing a significant mental health problem in the last 12 months (higher than any other age group), the vast majority (87 per cent of young men and 69 per cent of young women) did not receive any professional help.