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Suicides in England and Wales: 2023 registrations
What's in the bulletin?
- There were 6,069 suicides registered in England and Wales (11.4 deaths per 100,000 people) in 2023; this is an increase compared with 2022 (10.7 deaths per 100,000, or 5,642 deaths) and the highest rate seen since 1999.
- The suicide rate for males in England and Wales increased to 17.4 deaths per 100,000 in 2023, from 16.4 deaths per 100,000 in 2022; this is the highest rate for males seen since 1999.
- The rate for females was 5.7 deaths per 100,000 in 2023 in England and Wales; this is the highest female rate observed since 1994, and an increase from 5.4 deaths per 100,000 in 2022.
Cost of living and depression in adults, Great Britain: 29 September to 23 October 2022
Analysis into the prevalence of depression among adults in Great Britain in autumn 2022. Exploring this in the context of the rising cost of living.
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Try this Census quiz to explore what life looked like in 2021 for different people in England and Wales, including home ownership, health, education, and work.
Publications related to Mental health
Statistical bulletins
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Suicides in England and Wales: 2023 registrations
Registered deaths from suicide in England and Wales, analysed by sex, age, area of usual residence of the deceased, and suicide method.
Articles
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More than one in four sandwich carers report symptoms of mental ill-health
Sandwich carers – those who care for both sick, disabled or older relatives and dependent children – are more likely to report symptoms of mental ill-health, feel less satisfied with life, and struggle financially compared with the general population.
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Children whose families struggle to get on are more likely to have mental disorders
Healthy family functioning and parental mental health are important elements in understanding the mental health of children.