Adaptation B: The facts

The statistics of mental health and depression is quite shocking, I have gathered all of my research to talk about during the infographic. With this information I can structure my script.

• 1 in 6 people will through the course of their lives will suffer from depression.
• 1 in 4 woman will suffer from depression
• Woman are twice as likely to suffer from mental health as men
• Woman are more likely to suffer from anxiety as men
• Woman are more likely to be treated for depression, this is due to woman admitting to problems and symptoms compared to men.
• Men are more likely to suffer from a drug or alcohol addiction/problem.
• 1 in 10 people in prison DO NOT suffer from a mental health disorder.
• 1 in 20 is clinically depressed meaning major depression
• 1 in 50 British people can suffer from a form of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder

Symptoms of SAD

• Poor Concentration
• Low in mood
• Cravings for carbohydrates
• Social "phobia" (Don't want to see people, can't be bothered to be social, wants to be isolated)
• Lethargic
• Physical pain: Stomach/joints
• Behavior problems: Cross, short tempered, moody (More for children)

healthline.com

Mind.com

Mentalhealth.org.uk