Cost of living keeps depression rates above pre-pandemic levels, says ONS

One in six adults experienced moderate to severe depressive symptoms last month, official figures show

The impact of Britain’s cost of living crisis is keeping rates of depression at much higher levels than before the Covid pandemic, according to official estimates showing adults in the most deprived areas are among those suffering most.

The Office for National Statistics said about one in six adults experienced moderate to severe depressive symptoms last month. Although similar to the rates found in summer last year, it said the figure was six percentage points higher than before the Covid pandemic took hold in March 2020.

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​One in six adults experienced moderate to severe depressive symptoms last month, official figures showThe impact of Britain’s cost of living crisis is keeping rates of depression at much higher levels than before the Covid pandemic, according to official estimates showing adults in the most deprived areas are among those suffering most.The Office for National Statistics said about one in six adults experienced moderate to severe depressive symptoms last month. Although similar to the rates found in summer last year, it said the figure was six percentage points higher than before the Covid pandemic took hold in March 2020. Continue reading…