More than half the people quizzed in a survey said they were concerned about being able to afford food over the next few months as the cost-of-living crisis causes increasing numbers to experience stress, anxiety and feelings of hopelessness.
A poll commissioned by the Mental Health Foundation involving 1,000 adults in Scotland found 33% have felt stressed and 40% have experienced anxiety. Much of the stress stems from the inflation and cost-of-living crisis, with 65% of people worried about how they will pay bills and 52% concerned about being able to afford food over the next few months.
The charity is calling on the UK Government to ensure people at higher risk will be protected from the negative impact of both the cost-of-living crisis and potential cuts to public services. This includes protecting benefits so they rise with inflation and increasing capacity at debt services, food banks and community organisations.
