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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Politics
Dave Burke

'Silent' Boris Johnson must act NOW to stop mental health tragedy, charities warn - letter in full

Alarmed mental health and suicide prevention charities are being inundated with worried Brits struggling due to the cost of living crisis - and warn there has been "no recognition" government.

They warn that services are already "at breaking point" and said the UK's mental health system could be put "on the brink of collapse" by the unfolding financial crisis.

Last month alone The Samaritans received 12,000 calls relating to finance or unemployment concerns, while Mind's infoline has seen a 30% rise in people worried about money compared to a year ago.

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