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Mental health and wellbeing in the
This page presents information about trends in indicators related to mental health and wellbeing.
Table of contents
High anxiety prevalence
Persons, 16+ years
| Time period | South East Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit | England Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/12 | 21.3 | 20.6 | 22.1 | 21.7 |
| 2012/13 | 20.8 | 20 | 21.5 | 21 |
| 2013/14 | 19.6 | 18.8 | 20.4 | 20 |
| 2014/15 | 18.8 | 18.1 | 19.6 | 19.3 |
| 2015/16 | 18.9 | 18.2 | 19.7 | 19.4 |
| 2016/17 | 19.5 | 18.7 | 20.3 | 19.9 |
| 2017/18 | 20.4 | 19.5 | 21.2 | 20 |
| 2018/19 | 19.7 | 18.9 | 20.6 | 19.7 |
| 2019/20 | 21.9 | 21 | 22.8 | 21.9 |
| 2020/21 | 23.6 | 22.6 | 24.6 | 24.1 |
| 2021/22 | 22.3 | 21.3 | 23.4 | 22.6 |
| 2022/23 | 24 | 22.7 | 25.4 | 23.3 |
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Source: Annual Population Survey (APS), Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The line chart shows the percentage of people reporting high levels of anxiety. The proportion in the South East increased from 21.3% in the financial year ending 2012 to 24% in the financial year ending 2023.
Low happiness prevalence
Persons, 16+ years
| Time period | South East Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit | England Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/12 | 9.8 | 9.2 | 10.5 | 10.7 |
| 2012/13 | 9.4 | 8.9 | 10 | 10.3 |
| 2013/14 | 8.3 | 7.8 | 8.9 | 9.6 |
| 2014/15 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 8.4 | 8.9 |
| 2015/16 | 8 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 8.8 |
| 2016/17 | 7.8 | 7.2 | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| 2017/18 | 7.6 | 7 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| 2018/19 | 7.1 | 6.6 | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| 2019/20 | 8 | 7.3 | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| 2020/21 | 8.7 | 8 | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| 2021/22 | 7.7 | 7.1 | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| 2022/23 | 8.6 | 7.8 | 9.5 | 8.9 |
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Source: Annual Population Survey (APS), Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The line chart shows the percentage of people reporting low levels of happiness. The proportion in the South East changed from 9.8% in the financial year ending 2012 to 8.6% in the financial year ending 2023.
Depression prevalence (age 18 and over)
Persons, 18+ years
| Time period | South East Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit | England Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/13 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| 2013/14 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| 2014/15 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| 2015/16 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| 2016/17 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| 2017/18 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.2 | 9.9 |
| 2018/19 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10.7 |
| 2019/20 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11.6 |
| 2020/21 | 13 | 12.9 | 13 | 12.3 |
| 2021/22 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 12.7 |
| 2022/23 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.8 | 13.2 |
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Source: Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), NHS England
The line chart shows the percentage of patients aged 18 and over with depression recorded on practice disease register. The proportion in the South East increased from 5.8% in the financial year ending 2013 to 13.8% in the financial year ending 2023.
Mental health conditions prevalence
Persons, all ages
| Time period | South East Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit | England Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/13 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.76 | 0.84 |
| 2013/14 | 0.77 | 0.76 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| 2014/15 | 0.79 | 0.78 | 0.79 | 0.88 |
| 2015/16 | 0.81 | 0.8 | 0.81 | 0.9 |
| 2016/17 | 0.83 | 0.82 | 0.83 | 0.92 |
| 2017/18 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.86 | 0.94 |
| 2018/19 | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.87 | 0.96 |
| 2019/20 | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.85 | 0.93 |
| 2020/21 | 0.86 | 0.85 | 0.86 | 0.95 |
| 2021/22 | 0.87 | 0.86 | 0.87 | 0.95 |
| 2022/23 | 0.91 | 0.9 | 0.91 | 1 |
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Source: Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), NHS England
The line chart shows the percentage of patients with schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder and other psychoses recorded on practice disease register. The proportion in the South East increased from 0.75% in the financial year ending 2013 to 0.91% in the financial year ending 2023.
Hospital admissions for self-harm (ages 10 to 24 years)
Persons, 10-24 years
| Time period | South East Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit | England Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/12 | 351 | 342 | 360 | 347 |
| 2012/13 | 351 | 341 | 360 | 349 |
| 2013/14 | 422 | 412 | 432 | 415 |
| 2014/15 | 415 | 405 | 425 | 401 |
| 2015/16 | 470 | 459 | 481 | 429 |
| 2016/17 | 449 | 439 | 460 | 405 |
| 2017/18 | 467 | 457 | 478 | 419 |
| 2018/19 | 470 | 460 | 481 | 442 |
| 2019/20 | 509 | 497 | 520 | 436 |
| 2020/21 | 507 | 496 | 518 | 421 |
| 2021/22 | 549 | 538 | 561 | 427 |
| 2022/23 | 364 | 355 | 373 | 319 |
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Source: NHS England
The line chart shows the rate of hospital admissions for intentional self-harm in people aged 10 to 24. The directly standardised rate in the South East changed from 351 per 100,000 in the financial year ending 2012 to 364 per 100,000 in the financial year ending 2023.
Emergency hospital admissions for self-harm
Persons, all ages
| Time period | South East Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit | England Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/11 | 184.8 | 181.9 | 187.6 | 197.6 |
| 2011/12 | 185 | 182.2 | 187.9 | 197.2 |
| 2012/13 | 181.9 | 179.1 | 184.7 | 189.4 |
| 2013/14 | 203.9 | 201 | 206.9 | 205.4 |
| 2014/15 | 191.4 | 188.5 | 194.3 | 192.6 |
| 2015/16 | 210.6 | 207.6 | 213.7 | 195.9 |
| 2016/17 | 195.8 | 192.9 | 198.7 | 184.5 |
| 2017/18 | 193.4 | 190.5 | 196.3 | 184.5 |
| 2018/19 | 197.8 | 194.9 | 200.7 | 194.8 |
| 2019/20 | 210.1 | 207.1 | 213.1 | 191.2 |
| 2020/21 | 199.7 | 196.8 | 202.6 | 180.4 |
| 2021/22 | 197.3 | 194.5 | 200.2 | 163.7 |
| 2022/23 | 138.3 | 135.9 | 140.7 | 126.3 |
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Source: Office for Health Improvement and Disparities using NHS England Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) and Office for National Statistics (ONS) mid year population estimates
The line chart shows the rate of emergency hospital admissions for intentional self-harm. The directly standardised rate in the South East decreased from 184.8 per 100,000 in the financial year ending 2011 to 138.3 per 100,000 in the financial year ending 2023.
Premature mortality in adults with severe mental illness
Persons, 18-74 years
| Time period | South East Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit | England Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 - 17 | 75.8 | 74.6 | 77.1 | 90.7 |
| 2016 - 18 | 77.7 | 76.4 | 79 | 94.9 |
| 2017 - 19 | 79.7 | 78.4 | 80.9 | 97.8 |
| 2018 - 20 | 83.7 | 82.4 | 85 | 103.6 |
| 2019 - 21 | 88.7 | 87.4 | 90 | 108 |
| 2020 - 22 | 91.3 | 90 | 92.7 | 111.2 |
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Source: NHS England
The line chart shows the rate of deaths from all causes for people with severe mental illness (referred to mental health services in the preceding 5 years) aged 18 to 74. The directly standardised rate in the South East increased from 75.8 per 100,000 in 2015 to 2017 to 91.3 per 100,000 in 2020 to 2022.
Suicide rate
Persons, 10+ years
| Time period | South East Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit | England Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 - 03 | 10 | 9.6 | 10.5 | 10.3 |
| 2002 - 04 | 10 | 9.6 | 10.4 | 10.2 |
| 2003 - 05 | 9.8 | 9.4 | 10.2 | 10.1 |
| 2004 - 06 | 9.6 | 9.2 | 10 | 9.8 |
| 2005 - 07 | 9.1 | 8.7 | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| 2006 - 08 | 8.9 | 8.5 | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| 2007 - 09 | 9.1 | 8.7 | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| 2008 - 10 | 9.3 | 8.9 | 9.7 | 9.4 |
| 2009 - 11 | 9.5 | 9.1 | 9.9 | 9.5 |
| 2010 - 12 | 9.3 | 8.9 | 9.7 | 9.5 |
| 2011 - 13 | 9.8 | 9.4 | 10.3 | 9.8 |
| 2012 - 14 | 10 | 9.6 | 10.5 | 10 |
| 2013 - 15 | 10.1 | 9.7 | 10.6 | 10.1 |
| 2014 - 16 | 9.8 | 9.4 | 10.2 | 9.9 |
| 2015 - 17 | 9.4 | 9 | 9.8 | 9.5 |
| 2016 - 18 | 9.1 | 8.8 | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| 2017 - 19 | 9.5 | 9.1 | 9.9 | 10 |
| 2018 - 20 | 10 | 9.6 | 10.4 | 10.3 |
| 2019 - 21 | 10.5 | 10.1 | 10.9 | 10.4 |
| 2020 - 22 | 10.4 | 10 | 10.8 | 10.3 |
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Source: Office for National Statistics
The line chart shows the rate of deaths from suicide and injury of undetermined intent. The directly standardised rate in the South East changed from 10 per 100,000 in 2001 to 2003 to 10.4 per 100,000 in 2020 to 2022.